{"id":10151,"date":"2018-06-01T18:31:41","date_gmt":"2018-06-01T10:31:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.printforfun.sg\/?p=10151"},"modified":"2022-03-07T20:13:44","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T12:13:44","slug":"your-go-to-guide-for-photo-print-and-paper-sizes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.printforfun.sg\/blog\/your-go-to-guide-for-photo-print-and-paper-sizes\/","title":{"rendered":"Your go-to-guide for photo print and paper sizes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ever get confused with the different printing sizes, i.e. 5R, 6R, 4″ x 6″? Have you faced this problem of finding a frame you love but unsure what print out size will fit it? Don’t fret! We are going to give you a brief explanation and also answer some common questions.<\/p>\n

Photo sizes in different units<\/h3>\n

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The table below should be able to help clarify questions about photo sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Prints<\/td>\nInches<\/td>\nCM<\/td>\nMM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2R<\/td>\n2.5 x 3.5<\/td>\n6.35 x 8.89<\/td>\n635 x 889<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3R<\/td>\n3.5 x 5<\/td>\n8.89 x 12.7<\/td>\n889 x 127<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4R<\/td>\n4 x 6<\/td>\n10.2 x 15.2<\/td>\n102 x 152<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5R<\/td>\n5 x 7<\/td>\n12.7 x 17.8<\/td>\n127 x 178<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6R<\/td>\n6 x 8<\/td>\n15.2 x 20.3<\/td>\n152 x 203<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8R<\/td>\n8 x 10<\/td>\n20.3 x 25.4<\/td>\n203 x 254<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
S8R<\/td>\n8″ x 12″<\/td>\n20.3 x 30.5<\/td>\n203 x 305<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10R<\/td>\n10 x 12<\/td>\n25.4 x 30.5<\/td>\n254 x 305<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Required photo resolution<\/h3>\n

If you guys are not sure what print size to get based on your photo resolution, the table below could help you out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Prints<\/td>\nInches<\/td>\n\n

The required resolution for the best quality prints<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2R<\/td>\n2.5 x 3.5<\/td>\n750 x 2450<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3R<\/td>\n3.5 x 5<\/td>\n2450 x 1500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4R<\/td>\n4 x 6<\/td>\n1200 x 1800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5R<\/td>\n5 x 7<\/td>\n1500 x 2100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6R<\/td>\n6 x 8<\/td>\n1800 x 2400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8R<\/td>\n8 x 10<\/td>\n2400 x 3000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
S8R<\/td>\n8 x 12<\/td>\n1600 x 2400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10R<\/td>\n10 x 12<\/td>\n2000 x 2400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note: 2R-8R is 300 pixels per inch. S8R\/A4 and 10R is 200 pixels per inch.<\/p>\n

Paper sizes<\/h3>\n

What about paper sizes? There are times when we encounter frames with paper size as its sizing. Not to worry, below are some of the paper sizes with the different units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Paper size<\/td>\nInches<\/td>\nCM<\/td>\nMM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A1<\/td>\n23.4 x 33.1<\/td>\n59.4 x 84.1<\/td>\n594 x 841<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A2<\/td>\n16.5 x 23.4<\/td>\n42.0 x 59.4<\/td>\n420 x 594<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A3<\/td>\n11.7 x 16.5<\/td>\n29.7 x 42.0<\/td>\n297 x 420<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A4<\/td>\n8.3 x 11.7<\/td>\n21.0 x 29.7<\/td>\n210 x 297<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A5<\/td>\n5.8 x 8.3<\/td>\n14.8 x 21.0<\/td>\n148 x 210<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A6<\/td>\n4.1 x 5.8<\/td>\n10.5 x 14.8<\/td>\n105 x 148<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A7<\/td>\n2.9 x 4.1<\/td>\n7.4 x 10.5<\/td>\n74 x 105<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A8<\/td>\n2 x 2.9<\/td>\n5.2 x 7.4<\/td>\n52 x 74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A9<\/td>\n1.5 x 2.0<\/td>\n3.7 x 5.2<\/td>\n37 x 52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A10<\/td>\n1.0 x 1.5<\/td>\n2.6 x 3.7<\/td>\n26 x 37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

If you guys are planning to print paper size, below is a guide to the required resolution for your photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Paper size<\/td>\nInches<\/td>\n\n

The required resolution for the best quality prints<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

A1<\/td>\n23.4 x 33.1<\/td>\n4680 x 6620<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A2<\/td>\n16.5 x 23.4<\/td>\n3300 x 4680<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A3<\/td>\n11.7 x 16.5<\/td>\n2340 x 3300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A4<\/td>\n8.3 x 11.7<\/td>\n1660 x 2340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A5<\/td>\n5.8 x 8.3<\/td>\n1740 x 2490<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A6<\/td>\n4.1 x 5.8<\/td>\n1230 x 1740<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A7<\/td>\n2.9 x 4.1<\/td>\n870 x 1230<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A8<\/td>\n2 x 2.9<\/td>\n600 x 870<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A9<\/td>\n1.5 x 2.0<\/td>\n450 x 600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A10<\/td>\n1.0 x 1.5<\/td>\n300 x 450<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note: A1-A4 size is 200 pixels per inch and A5 size and smaller is 300 pixels per inch.<\/p>\n

Here we will answer some common questions that we receive:<\/p>\n

Which photo size print is the most common?<\/h3>\n

The 4R (4″ x 6″) is most common and standard print, and it’s the easiest to find frames for.<\/p>\n

\"4R\"<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the size of a wallet size photo?<\/h3>\n

A wallet size photo is about 2.5″ x 3.5″. That is the size of a 2R print. It’s slightly bigger than a credit card.<\/p>\n

What about Ikea Photo Frame Sizes?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Read this blog to find out more about the ikea frame sizes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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In Print For Fun, we have just the size you are looking for. From 2R to A1 size with our classics or large premium print or art print. Don’t have the size that you are looking for? Our custom premium print or art print will be just the thing for you! Now you can print photos with no worries. Want to know more about us? Check us out here. <\/a><\/p>\n

P.S: Here is a direct link to our classics, custom sizes prints, art prints, etc.:<\/p>\n

Classics (here)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Custom sizes for premium print (here)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Custom sizes for art print (here)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Premium print sizes (here)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Art print sizes (here)<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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