What size mat do I need for a 20×30 picture?

24×36 White Picture Mats Mattes Matting with White Core, for 20×30 Pictures.

What size mat do I need for an 11×14 picture?

Standard Mat Board Sizes

Artwork/Print Size	Suggested Outer Size	Mat Board Width (centered)
4×6	8×10	top/bottom: 2” right/left: 2”
5×7	11×14	top/bottom: 3” right/left: 3.5”
8×10	12×16	top/bottom: 2” right/left: 3”
11×14	16×20	top/bottom: 2.5” right/left: 3”

What size frame do I need for a 12×12 picture with mat?

16 x 16″
If you purchased a 12 x 12″ art print, then I recommend a 16 x 16″ frame with a mat.

How wide should a frame mat be?

1.5 times
As a general rule, your mat should always be 1.5 times as wide as your frame, or wider. If the mat is smaller than the frame, you run the risk of the artwork appearing stuffed into the frame.

How thick should a mat be?

Q11 : How wide should my mat be? The width of the mat is up to the customer, but we can provide some general guidelines. For average sized artwork (about 11×14″ to 30×20″), the common mat width is 2″….THE “PERFECT MAT.

UNITED INCHES	MAT BORDER WIDTH
6″ or less	3/4″
7″ – 8″	1 “
9″ – 10″	1-1/2″
11″ – 24″	1-3/4″

Should the frame be the same size as the picture?

What Size Frame Do I Need? The frame shouldn’t be any bigger than the standard as it will make the picture or print look odd. Conversely, the frame shouldn’t be the exact same size as the print, as it will make it difficult to fit into the frame, and likely have a negative impact on the overall presentation.

What are standard frame and mat sizes?

Standard Frame Sizes

Frame Size	Mat Opening	Image Size
8″ x 10″	4.5″ x 6.5″	5″ x 7″
11″ x 14″	7.5″ x 9.5″	8″ x 10″
16″ x 20″	10.5″ x 13.5″	11″ x 14″
20″ x 24″	15.5″ x 19.5″	16″ x 20″