Poster Size Guide

Poster Size Guide in Inches Use this poster size guide to compare dimensions in inches, understand image proportions and choose a custom print that fits your room. Measurements in centimeters are included for accurate framing. Poster Sizes in Inches Print size Metric size Best for 8.3 × 11.7 in A4 / 21 × 29.7 cm Bookshelves, desks, gallery walls and small entryways 11.8 × 15.7 in 30 × 40 cm Bedside areas, narrow walls and grouped displays 19.7 × 27.6 in 50 × 70 cm Hallways, bedrooms and medium wall spaces 27.6 × 39.4 in 70 × 100 cm Above a console, dining area or smaller sofa 39.4 × 55.1 in 100 × 140 cm Large living-room walls, above a sofa or above a bed Choose a Size for Your Space Above a Sofa A single poster usually looks balanced when its width is roughly two-thirds of the sofa width. For a strong focal point, consider 27.6 × 39.4 in or 39.4 × 55.1 in, depending on the wall and image orientation. Above a Bed Use a larger size when the poster will stand alone. Leave comfortable space between the artwork, headboard and ceiling so the room does not feel crowded. Bookshelf or Desk 8.3 × 11.7 in and 11.8 × 15.7 in are easy to style on shelves, desks and compact walls. They also work well in a grouped gallery arrangement. Hallway Choose a portrait orientation for narrow wall sections. A 19.7 × 27.6 in print creates presence while leaving enough space around the frame. Entryway Match the print to the width of a console or open wall. Small entryways suit 11.8 × 15.7 in; larger spaces can carry 27.6 × 39.4 in. Image Ratio and Cropping Different print sizes use different proportions, so part of the original image may be cropped. Keep faces, text and important details away from the outer edge and check the full preview before ordering. A4 / 8.3 × 11.7 in: approximately 1:1.41. 11.8 × 15.7 in: approximately 3:4. 19.7 × 27.6 in: approximately 5:7. 27.6 × 39.4 in: approximately 7:10. 39.4 × 55.1 in: approximately 5:7. Before You Order Measure the available wall area with a tape measure. Mark the intended print outline with removable painter's tape. Use the highest-resolution original photo for larger sizes. Confirm portrait or landscape orientation before finalizing the crop. Choose frames by the exact metric dimensions shown above. See How It Works for the full creation process or review our Photo to Poster guide for image-preparation advice.