Guide to picture frame sizes

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Picture frames for sale online or in store are produced in a variety of standard picture frame sizes. These frames usually include a mount. The aperture of the mount is designed to fit standard photo sizes.

Standard sizes for A sized frames. A4 is standard writing paper size. Usually certificates are printed to this size so A4 will be suitable for any standard sized A4 frame.

  1. A6 = 148 X 105 MM
  2. A5 = 210 X 148 MM
  3. A4 = 297 X 210 MM
  4. A3 = 420 X 297 MM
  5. A2 = 594 X 420 MM
  6. A1 = 841 X 594 MM
  7. A0 = 1,189 x 841 MM

Frames in the UK are produced in other standardized sizes. The sizes below include a few square shaped frames which are often box frame types.

  1. 24 x 30 cm
  2. 30 x 40 cm
  3. 40 x 50 cm
  4. 50 x 50 cm
  5. 50 x 60 cm
  6. 50 x 70 cm
  7. 60 x 80 cm

The key to a successful online order is to measure your pictures accurately prior to completing your order. Make sure you are measuring in cm if the frame sizes are listed in cm. Once a frame is made it cannot be cut down to a smaller size and there is absolutely no way that it can be made larger!

If you are after a cheap certificate frame I would suggest that you ask your local picture framer to knock up a ready frame from off-cut mouldings.