Poster Size Guide
Not sure which size to pick? Here's every size we print, in inches and centimetres, with a quick note on where each one tends to look best.
| Size (inches) | Size (cm) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 11 x 17" | 28 x 43 cm | Desks, shelves, dorm rooms, and gallery walls with several prints together |
| 12 x 18" | 30 x 46 cm | The most popular size — fits standard frames and most wall spaces |
| 16 x 24" | 41 x 61 cm | Above a desk or console table, where you want the art to lead the room |
| 18 x 24" | 46 x 61 cm | A classic statement size, and a standard frame size in the US |
| 24 x 36" | 61 x 91 cm | Large feature walls, above a bed or sofa — our biggest print |
Poster, Canvas or Framed Canvas?
- Poster — printed on art paper and shipped rolled in a strong protective tube. A frame is not included.
- Canvas — printed on canvas and stretched over a frame, so it arrives ready to hang straight out of the box.
- Framed Canvas — the stretched canvas above, finished with a surrounding frame. Also ready to hang, with nothing extra to buy.
A few things worth knowing
- Standard frames fit the posters. 12x18", 18x24" and 24x36" are common off-the-shelf frame sizes in the US, so you won't need anything custom if you'd rather frame a print yourself.
- Measure your wall first. A quick trick: cut a piece of newspaper to size and tape it up for a day. It's the easiest way to know if a size feels right before you order.
- Buying a set? Three 11x17" or 12x18" prints hung in a row make a great gallery wall — and with Buy 2 Get 1 Free, the third one is on us.
Still unsure? Email us at support@piraboxes.com and we'll help you choose.