Photo print sizes chart
A 4x6 photo is 10.16 × 15.24 cm; an 8x10 is 20.32 × 25.4 cm. Pixels at 300 dpi and the camera shape that fits each size.
Photo print sizes in inches, mm, cm and pixels
| Size (in) | mm | cm | Pixels at 300 dpi | MP | Shape (long / short) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 × 5 | 88.9 × 127 | 8.89 × 12.7 | 1,050 × 1,500 | 1.6 | 1.429 |
| 4 × 6 | 101.6 × 152.4 | 10.16 × 15.24 | 1,200 × 1,800 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| 5 × 7 | 127 × 177.8 | 12.7 × 17.78 | 1,500 × 2,100 | 3.1 | 1.4 |
| 6 × 8 | 152.4 × 203.2 | 15.24 × 20.32 | 1,800 × 2,400 | 4.3 | 1.333 |
| 8 × 10 | 203.2 × 254 | 20.32 × 25.4 | 2,400 × 3,000 | 7.2 | 1.25 |
| 8 × 12 | 203.2 × 304.8 | 20.32 × 30.48 | 2,400 × 3,600 | 8.6 | 1.5 |
| 10 × 15 | 254 × 381 | 25.4 × 38.1 | 3,000 × 4,500 | 13.5 | 1.5 |
| 11 × 14 | 279.4 × 355.6 | 27.94 × 35.56 | 3,300 × 4,200 | 13.9 | 1.273 |
| 12 × 16 | 304.8 × 406.4 | 30.48 × 40.64 | 3,600 × 4,800 | 17.3 | 1.333 |
| 12 × 18 | 304.8 × 457.2 | 30.48 × 45.72 | 3,600 × 5,400 | 19.4 | 1.5 |
| 16 × 20 | 406.4 × 508 | 40.64 × 50.8 | 4,800 × 6,000 | 28.8 | 1.25 |
| 16 × 24 | 406.4 × 609.6 | 40.64 × 60.96 | 4,800 × 7,200 | 34.6 | 1.5 |
| 20 × 24 | 508 × 609.6 | 50.8 × 60.96 | 6,000 × 7,200 | 43.2 | 1.2 |
| 20 × 30 | 508 × 762 | 50.8 × 76.2 | 6,000 × 9,000 | 54 | 1.5 |
| 24 × 36 | 609.6 × 914.4 | 60.96 × 91.44 | 7,200 × 10,800 | 77.8 | 1.5 |
Sizes are traditional trade sizes, not a formal standard; labs may offer a few more. Exact millimetres are inches × 25.4. The shape column is the long side divided by the short side: 1.5 is the 3:2 shape of an ordinary camera image, 1.333 is 4:3 (phones), 1.25 is 5:4 (8x10).
Which print size matches which camera?
| Camera shape | Exact-fit print sizes | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 3:2 (DSLR, mirrorless, 35 mm film) | 4x6, 8x12, 12x18, 16x24, 20x30, 24x36 | Same 1.5 shape: no crop |
| 4:3 (phones, compact, Micro Four Thirds) | 6x8, 12x16 | Same 1.333 shape: no crop |
| 5:4 (large format) | 8x10, 16x20 | Same 1.25 shape: no crop |
| 16:9 (video frame) | None of these | Wider than any standard print, so it needs a crop or white bars |
Pick the print size that matches your camera, or compose the shot with room to crop. The pages for 4x6, 8x10 and 8x12 show the exact crop for each camera shape.
All the photo size pages
Frequently asked questions
What is the most common photo print size?
4x6 inches (10.16 x 15.24 cm, sold as 10x15 cm in metric countries).
What is the best size for a phone photo?
6x8 inches or 12x16 inches match the 4:3 shape of most phone photos exactly.
How many pixels is a 4x6 photo?
1200 x 1800 pixels at 300 dpi.
What size is 8x10 in cm?
20.32 x 25.4 cm.
Why is my photo cropped when printed?
Because the print shape differs from the camera shape. 3:2 images lose 16.7% on 8x10 and 6.7% on 5x7.