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Picture Frame Calculator

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Calculate the ideal frame dimensions for your photos, considering matting and border sizes.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Photo Width, Photo Height, Mat Width (each side), and Border Width (each side) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Frame Height, Frame Width, and Mat Area in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

8x10 Photo with 2-inch Mat

Photo Width: 8 inches; Photo Height: 10 inches; Mat Width (each side): 2 inches; Border Width (each side): 0.5 inches

Frame Height: 15 inches; Frame Width: 13 inches; Mat Area: 115 square inches

5x7 Photo with 1-inch Mat

Photo Width: 5 inches; Photo Height: 7 inches; Mat Width (each side): 1 inches; Border Width (each side): 0.5 inches

Frame Height: 10 inches; Frame Width: 8 inches; Mat Area: 45 square inches

11x14 Photo, No Mat

Photo Width: 11 inches; Photo Height: 14 inches; Mat Width (each side): 0 inches; Border Width (each side): 0.5 inches

Frame Height: 15 inches; Frame Width: 12 inches; Mat Area: 26 square inches

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