FRAME SIZE FOR AN 11×14 PHOTO

The 11×14 inch print (27.9×35.6 cm) is a favourite for fine art photography, matted prints, and exhibition pieces. It is large enough to make an impact on its own but still manageable for framing and hanging. Many photographers sell edition prints at 11×14 because it balances visual presence with affordable framing costs. Without a mount, you need an 11×14 inch frame. With a 2.5-inch mount border, the frame becomes 16×19 inches. The calculator below handles any mount width.

QUICK REFERENCE: 11×14"

Inches

11" × 14"

Centimetres

27.9 × 35.6 cm

Frame without mount

11" × 14"

Frame with 2" mount

15" × 18"

CALCULATE YOUR FRAME SIZE

CALCULATE YOUR FRAME SIZE

Standard mount borders are 2–3". The Fine Art Trade Guild recommends a minimum of 2".

YOUR DIMENSIONS

Poster Size11" × 14"
Mount Opening10.5" × 13.5"
Mount Outer15" × 18"
Frame Size Needed15" × 18"

Mount opening accounts for a 0.25" overlap per side — the mount lip that holds the poster in place.

Frame: 15" × 18"

11" × 14"
Frame
Mount
Poster

WHERE TO HANG AN 11×14 PRINT

An 11×14 print is a versatile medium-format piece that works almost anywhere. In a living room, hang it on its own on a narrow wall section (50–70 cm wide) or as part of a mixed-size gallery wall. Above a desk or writing table, a single 11×14 print at seated eye level creates a focused, personal display. In a dining room, a pair of 11×14 prints side by side with an 8 cm gap spans about 65 cm — clean and symmetrical above a sideboard. This size excels in bedrooms: above the headboard (centred, 15 cm above the headboard top) or on the wall facing the bed as the first thing you see in the morning. Bathrooms work too, provided you keep the print away from direct moisture.

PRINTS CLOSE TO 11×14

Our 8×12 inch prints (from £19.99) and 16×24 inch prints (from £25.99) bracket the 11×14 format. Both sizes are available with optional framing in wooden or black finishes.

FRAMING TIPS

11×14 is the sweet spot for photography prints — large enough for detail, small enough for affordable framing. A slim-to-medium moulding (15–25 mm) works well. Black frames are the classic choice for photography; natural wood (oak, walnut) suits fine art and illustration. For exhibition-quality framing, use a 3-inch mount with museum glass (anti-reflective, UV-filtering). This adds cost but makes a dramatic difference to how the print looks under lighting.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is 11×14 the same as A3?
No. An 11×14 inch print is 27.9×35.6 cm, while A3 is 29.7×42 cm. A3 is about 2 cm wider and 6.4 cm taller. An 11×14 print will be loose in an A3 frame. For a clean fit, buy an 11×14 frame or use an A3 frame with a custom-cut mount.
What is 11×14 with a mount called?
There is no special name — it is simply an 11×14 print in a matted frame. The most common configuration is an 11×14 print with a 2.5-inch mount in a 16×19 inch frame, or with a 3-inch mount in a 17×20 inch frame. Some shops sell pre-cut mounts labelled "11×14 to 16×20" or similar.
Is 11×14 a standard frame size?
Yes. 11×14 is a widely available standard frame size in both the UK and US. You will find ready-made frames at most home decor shops and online retailers. It is common enough that pre-cut mounts are also readily available.

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