11x14 photo size in cm, mm and pixels
An 11x14 inch photo is 27.94 × 35.56 cm, and 3300 × 4200 pixels at 300 dpi.
11 × 14 in dimensions
| Unit | Short side | Long side |
|---|---|---|
| Inches | 11 in | 14 in |
| Millimetres | 279.4 mm | 355.6 mm |
| Centimetres | 27.94 cm | 35.56 cm |
| Points (1/72 in) | 792 | 1008 |
11x14 is both a print size and the standard frame size used to display an 8x10 print with a mat. The two uses are different: as a print it is 1.273 times longer than wide, as a frame it holds smaller prints.
Pixels and megapixels for a 11 × 14 in print
| Resolution | Pixels needed | Megapixels | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 dpi | 3,300 × 4,200 px | 13.9 MP | Best quality; the usual lab target |
| 200 dpi | 2,200 × 2,800 px | 6.2 MP | Good; fine for most prints viewed at arm's length |
| 150 dpi | 1,650 × 2,100 px | 3.5 MP | Acceptable for large prints viewed from a distance |
| 100 dpi | 1,100 × 1,400 px | 1.5 MP | Poster viewed from several metres |
Cropping: which cameras fit a 11 × 14 in print?
A print of this shape has a long side 1.273 times the short side. A camera image with a different shape has to be cropped to fill it, and the crop throws away part of the picture.
| Camera shape | Crop to fill this print | Source needed for 300 dpi | Source needed for 200 dpi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:2 (DSLR, mirrorless) | 15.2% of the image is cropped | 16.3 MP | 7.3 MP |
| 4:3 (phones, compacts) | 4.5% of the image is cropped | 14.5 MP | 6.5 MP |
| 16:9 (video frame) | 28.4% of the image is cropped | 19.4 MP | 8.6 MP |
| 5:4 (large format) | 1.8% of the image is cropped | 14.1 MP | 6.3 MP |
| 1:1 (square) | 21.4% of the image is cropped | 17.6 MP | 7.8 MP |
Crop is the share of the image length removed along its longer side (or shorter side when the print is more elongated than the image). “Source needed” is the smallest image of that shape that still covers the print at that dpi after cropping.
What your camera gives you at this size
| Camera | Effective resolution when cropped to fill | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 12 MP phone (4032 × 3024) | 275 dpi | good |
| 24 MP camera (6000 × 4000) | 364 dpi | excellent |
| 48 MP phone (8064 × 6048) | 550 dpi | excellent |
Rule of thumb: 300 dpi is the usual target for lab prints and 150 dpi is the floor for a print viewed from a distance. Typical sensor sizes shown; check your own image dimensions.
Frames and mats for a 11 × 14 in print
| Common frame | With a mat | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20 in frame | mat window about 10.5 × 13.5 in | 2.75 in of mat visible at each side, 3.25 in top and bottom |
| 20 × 24 in frame | mat window about 10.5 × 13.5 in | 4.75 in of mat visible at each side, 5.25 in top and bottom |
Retail pairings are conventions, not a standard. The mat window is smaller than the print by about 1/4 inch at each edge so the print is held behind the mat; ask your framer, and see all sizes on the picture frame sizes page.
Print or frame?
When someone says they have an 11x14 frame, they usually mean an outside size big enough to hold an 8x10 print with a mat, or a 11x14 print with no mat. Check the frame description: an 11x14 frame with a mat typically has a window around 7.5 × 9.5 inches.
11x14 against Letter, Tabloid and A3
11x14 is the same width as Tabloid (11 × 17 in) but 3 inches shorter, and the same length as Letter laid sideways, 11 inches. In ISO sizes, A3 (297 × 420 mm) is 17.6 mm wider and 64.4 mm longer, so an 11x14 print does not fill an A3 frame.
Frequently asked questions
What size is 11 x 14 in cm?
27.94 x 35.56 cm (279.4 x 355.6 mm).
What is 11 x 14 in pixels?
At 300 dpi it is 3,300 x 4,200 pixels; at 200 dpi 2,200 x 2,800; at 150 dpi 1,650 x 2,100.
How many megapixels for a 11 x 14 print?
About 13.9 megapixels for 300 dpi and 6.2 for 200 dpi, before allowing for cropping.
Is 11x14 bigger than A4?
Yes. 11x14 inches is 279.4 x 355.6 mm; A4 is 210 x 297 mm.
What size print fits an 11x14 frame?
An 11x14 print with no mat, or an 8x10 print (or smaller) with a mat.