FRAME SIZE FOR A CROWN POSTER
The Crown poster size — 15×20 inches (38.1×50.8 cm) — is a traditional British printing format that dates back to the days of letterpress. You will still see it used for theatre playbills, independent film posters, and art prints from UK publishers. It is a portrait-format size that sits between A3 and A2 in area, making it a comfortable mid-size for most rooms. Without a mount, you need a 15×20 inch frame. With a 2-inch mount border, the frame becomes 19×24 inches. Use the calculator below for your preferred mount width.
QUICK REFERENCE: CROWN (15×20")
Inches
15" × 20"
Centimetres
38.1 × 50.8 cm
Frame without mount
15" × 20"
Frame with 2" mount
19" × 24"
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: 19" × 24"
WHERE TO HANG A CROWN POSTER
A Crown poster works well in hallways, bedrooms, and home offices. Its tall, narrow proportions suit spaces where width is limited but height is available — the strip of wall between a door and a corner, or the area above a tall bookcase. In a living room, a pair of Crown posters flanking a window or a mirror creates a balanced, symmetrical look. Hang them with the centres aligned and about 10 cm gap between each frame and the window edge. In a bathroom, a single Crown print above the towel rail adds character without taking up too much wall space. For staircase walls, Crown posters work well ascending in a diagonal line following the stairs. The format is tall enough to make an impression but narrow enough to avoid crowding on a stairwell wall.
PRINTS CLOSE TO CROWN SIZE
Our 16×24 inch prints (£25.99) are the nearest standard size to Crown — just 1 inch wider and 4 inches taller. Available with optional wooden or black framing.
FRAMING TIPS
Crown posters are an unusual size, so you may need to order a custom frame or use a slightly larger standard frame with a mount to fill the gap. A natural wood frame (oak or pine) suits the traditional origins of this format. If you are framing a vintage theatre poster or playbill, use acid-free mount board and UV-filtering glass to protect the print from yellowing and fading.
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