FRAME SIZE FOR AN A2 POSTER
A2 is the large-format workhorse of the A-series — 42×59.4 cm (16.54×23.39 inches). It is the size most commonly used for gallery exhibition prints, promotional posters in shops, and statement wall art in homes. At this scale, the print has enough presence to work without a mount, though adding one gives it a more curated look. Without a mount, you need an A2 frame (42×59.4 cm). With a 5 cm mount border, the frame becomes 52×69.4 cm. Use the calculator below for your preferred border width.
QUICK REFERENCE: A2
Inches
16.54" × 23.39"
Centimetres
42 × 59.4 cm
Frame without mount
16.54" × 23.39"
Frame with 2" mount
20.54" × 27.39"
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: 20.54" × 27.39"
WHERE TO HANG AN A2 POSTER
A2 is a large print that commands attention. Hang it as a centrepiece above a sofa, bed, or fireplace mantel. In a living room, it works on walls 80–120 cm wide, filling about 50–70% of the space for a balanced look. Above a sofa, position the bottom of the frame 15–20 cm above the sofa back. On a blank wall, centre the print at 145–150 cm from the floor to the centre. A2 also works well in open-plan kitchens and dining areas as a visual anchor separating zones. In a home office, a single A2 print on the wall behind your desk chair makes a strong backdrop for video calls. Avoid cramming it into narrow spaces (walls under 65 cm wide) — the print needs room on both sides. Hallways work if they are wide enough, particularly at the end of a corridor where it draws the eye forward.
PRINTS CLOSE TO A2
Our 16×24 inch prints (40×60 cm, from £25.99) are almost identical in size to A2. Available with optional wooden or black framing.
FRAMING TIPS
A2 frames are less common in high-street shops than A4 or A3 but are readily available online and from framing specialists. A medium-width moulding (20–30 mm) works well at this scale. Aluminium frames are a popular choice for A2 — they are lighter than wood, which matters when you are hanging a larger piece. For a premium finish, choose a solid wood frame in oak or walnut. At this size, consider using acrylic glazing instead of glass: it is lighter, shatter-resistant, and easier to handle during hanging.
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