Standard Photo Print Sizes in Inches, cm & Pixels (Chart)
imgmend Team
AI Image Tools
A chart of common photo print sizes — 4x6, 5x7, 8x10 and more — in inches, centimeters, and the pixels you need at 300 DPI, plus how aspect ratio affects cropping.
Standard photo print sizes are 4×6, 5×7, 8×10, 11×14 and 16×20 inches; at 300 DPI they need 1,200×1,800, 1,500×2,100, 2,400×3,000, 3,300×4,200 and 4,800×6,000 pixels. Pixels needed = inches × 300.
| Print size (in) | Centimeters | Pixels at 300 DPI | Megapixels needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 × 3.5 (wallet) | 6.35 × 8.89 | 750 × 1,050 | 0.8 |
| 3.5 × 5 | 8.89 × 12.7 | 1,050 × 1,500 | 1.6 |
| 4 × 6 | 10.16 × 15.24 | 1,200 × 1,800 | 2.2 |
| 5 × 7 | 12.7 × 17.78 | 1,500 × 2,100 | 3.2 |
| 8 × 10 | 20.32 × 25.4 | 2,400 × 3,000 | 7.2 |
| 11 × 14 | 27.94 × 35.56 | 3,300 × 4,200 | 13.9 |
| 16 × 20 | 40.64 × 50.8 | 4,800 × 6,000 | 28.8 |
Pixel values assume 300 DPI, a common target for photo prints viewed up close. Lab and printer requirements vary — check yours.
Why Aspect Ratio Matters
Print sizes have different shapes. A 4×6 print is 3:2, 5×7 is about 5:7, and 8×10 is 4:5. Most phones shoot 4:3, so printing at 4×6 or 8×10 crops part of the photo. Frame your subject with some room to spare, or check the lab's crop preview before ordering.
How Many Pixels Do You Really Need?
- Prints viewed up close (4×6, 5×7, wallet): 300 DPI is the usual target.
- Large prints viewed from a distance (16×20 and up): lower effective DPI often looks fine.
- A 12-megapixel phone photo (about 4,000×3,000) covers roughly 13×10 inches at 300 DPI, so an 8×10 print is comfortable.
What If Your Photo Is Too Small?
Enlarge it with an AI upscaler such as imgmend (2x free, 3 per day, small watermark on free downloads), or see how to enlarge a photo for printing. Changing only the DPI value won't add detail — see how to increase the DPI of an image.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the standard photo print sizes?
Common sizes are 4×6, 5×7, 8×10, 11×14 and 16×20 inches, plus wallet (2.5×3.5) and 3.5×5.
How many pixels is a 4x6 photo?
At 300 DPI, 1,200 × 1,800 pixels.
How many pixels do I need for an 8x10 print?
At 300 DPI, 2,400 × 3,000 pixels (7.2 megapixels).
Can I print a phone photo at 8x10?
Usually yes. A 12-megapixel phone photo has enough pixels, though the 4:3 shape means it will be cropped to 4:5.
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