FRAME SIZE FOR A 5×7 PHOTO
The 5×7 inch photo (12.7×17.8 cm) is a step up from the standard 4×6 snapshot. It is the go-to size for portrait photography, school photos, event prints, and greeting cards. At 5×7, you are at the threshold where a print can work on a wall — just about — provided you add a decent mount. Without a mount, a 5×7 frame is too small to notice on anything but a desk or shelf. Without a mount, you need a 5×7 inch frame. With a 2-inch mount border, the frame becomes 9×11 inches. The calculator below works out any mount width you choose.
QUICK REFERENCE: 5×7"
Inches
5" × 7"
Centimetres
12.7 × 17.8 cm
Frame without mount
5" × 7"
Frame with 2" mount
9" × 11"
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
Mount opening accounts for a 0.25" overlap per side — the mount lip that holds the poster in place.
Frame: 9" × 11"
WHERE TO DISPLAY A 5×7 PHOTO
A 5×7 print straddles the line between desk display and wall art. On a desk or shelf, it works without a mount in a simple stand-up frame. For wall display, always add a mount — a 2–2.5 inch border brings the framed piece up to about 9×11 or 10×12 inches, which is large enough to register on a wall. Group three or four 5×7 prints in a horizontal row along a hallway for a family photo timeline. In a bedroom, a single framed 5×7 portrait on the bedside table is a classic touch. Picture ledges suit this size perfectly: lean four or five framed prints side by side, mixing portrait and landscape orientations for variety. In a bathroom, a single 5×7 print in a water-resistant frame adds warmth above a shelf or towel hook.
ART PRINTS FOR YOUR HOME
Our 8×12 inch prints (from £19.99) are the closest art print size to 5×7 — larger and wall-ready right out of the box. Available with optional wooden or black framing.
FRAMING TIPS
5×7 frames are widely available from high-street shops, supermarkets, and online. For a premium look, choose a solid wood frame with a pre-cut mount — many 5×7 frames come with a mount included. Silver and gold metallic frames are popular for portrait photos and gifts. For a modern look, slim black or white frames with a generous white mount keep things clean. Multi-aperture frames that hold several 5×7 prints are a great option for displaying wedding or event photos together.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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