Picture Mat Size Calculator

Redimat offers a wide selection of standard outside dimensions for our precut mat board sizes.

Picture mat size calculator. Traditional correct mat sizes differ slightly from the golden ratio calculations. With a 2 mat border on all four sides the outside mat edge will be 11 3 4 x 13 3 4. It is typically 1 4 but can be any size you prefer. You now have a cutting list for each mat you need.

The size of the photograph in the following example is 5x8 which is not one of our standard sizes. There are two options to choose if you too have this problem. An 8 x 10 photograph has an actual opening of 7 3 4 x 9 3 4. If you are cutting multiple mats add a title to identify the artwork and print off.

Double mat reveal. The frame size impacts the visual effect of a framed artwork as much as the mat size. Visit our framing advice section to learn more about matted presentations. On our site you can create a frame up to 40 x 60 inches.

The process for a double mat is the exact same except there is another dimension called the reveal to consider. When you want to frame artwork with a unique size order a custom frame to get an exact match for your print. Our website s custom build a frame allows you to enter your artwork size and using these dimensions automatically calculates the recommended mat window opening and frame size. Frames for unique print sizes.

The calculator adds the supplied image or art and window mat dimensions and calculates the correct overall or finished moulding cutting sizes in. You can order a custom size frame or order a larger standard size frame with a mat cut to make up the difference. Off the shelf pre cut picture frames usually have mat boards with openings that are half an inch smaller than the intended picture size. They are applied by some framers while others opt for freer choices.

The reveal determines how much of the bottom layer of matting shows. The outside dimensions is the measurement of the outer most edge of the mat board and is the size of picture frame you would need if framing it or the size of the matching clear bag. Choose your mat board s outer dimensions. Measure your art enter the measurement of your art and the border size and our custom mat calculator will do the math.

For example a 16x20 inch frame including a mat purchased for use with 11x14 prints or photographs will have an actual window opening somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 1 2 x 13 1 2 inches. This clearance makes the assembly process much easier when fitting up picture frames. When you are ordering your mat the. Measuring a picture frame and mat.