Picture frame sizes and formats
Picture frame sizes are possible at HALBE from 13 x 13 cm to 2 x 3 meters. There is a wide range of standard formats for picture frames. In addition to DIN formats, common standard sizes for picture frames are 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 1:1 or 16:9 formats, depending on the image ratio. The following standard sizes are available for HALBE frames as well as made-to-measure picture frames - made of either aluminum or wood.
Standard formats
- Picture frame 24x30
- Picture frame 28x35
- Picture frame 30x40
- Picture frame 35x50
- Picture frame 40x50
- Picture frame 40x60
- Picture frame 45x55
- Picture frame 45x60
- Picture frame 50x60
- Picture frame 50x65
- Picture frame 50x70
- Picture frame 55x70
- Picture frame 60x70
- Picture frame 60x80
- Picture frame 65x80
- Picture frame 70x80
- Picture frame 70x90
- Picture frame 70x100
- Picture frame 80x100
- Picture frame 90x120
- Picture frame 100x140
What picture frame size do I need?
The dimensions for picture frames are always the glass dimensions or the dimensions of the glass pane. If your picture has a size of 30x40 cm, is to be inserted over the entire surface and no passepartout is required, you also need a picture frame with the dimensions 30x40 cm. The following therefore applies: frame size = picture size. If you want to hang the picture with a passepartout in the picture frame, you must add the edge widths of the passe-partout. For the 30x40 cm picture, for example, we add 7.5 cm on all sides for the passepartout. The picture frame would then have to be 45x55 cm. Our frame configurator will help you with this decision when choosing a passe-partout and will give you a visually appealing suggestion.
All picture frames can be used in both portrait format (e.g. 24 x 30 cm) and landscape format (30 x 24 cm). Only with an optionally booked picture lock BS1 and Display magnetic frame the orientation must be specified.
Your format is not included?
A standard format is not possible for every image, in fact this is quite common. A standard format is usually too small or too large and the proportions simply don't fit. Particularly if the picture is to cover the entire surface of the frame, an accurately sized picture frame is essential. That is why we also offer all picture frames made to measure. From 130 x 130 mm to 1200 x 1400 mm, you can order your picture frame to the millimeter in our online store. In addition, you can also order frames up to 2 x 3 meters in size by phone or email from HALBE. For both standard formats and individual dimensions, you can also order a made-to-measurepassepartout to go with your picture frame. Simply enter the desired cut-out and the desired edge widths of the passe-partout in the configurator.
Do you need larger picture frames?
HALBE-Rahmen is one of the few frame manufacturers that produces frames up to a size of 2x3 meters. You can orderlarge picture frames up to 120x140 cm in the online store at . Please send orders for larger frames by email to info@halbe.de or call our customer service team on +49 (0) 2741 95800 with your order or inquiry. They will also be happy to advise you on the various sizes, profiles, colours and accessories.
Do you need small formats as photo frames?
The smallest frames in height and width at HALBE are 130 x 130 mm. You can photo frame with the dimensions 13x13 cm, 13x18 cm or 18x24 cm. A frame with the dimensions 10x15 cm can therefore unfortunately not be ordered, but is possible as a passepartout cut-out in a 13x18 or 18x24 photo frame. All other small versions such as 15x20 cm can be ordered in aluminum or wood in the frame configurator.
The special thing about HALBE magnetic frames
Magnetic frames from HALBE belong to the removable frame type, but can also be used permanently as a closed frame. The magnetic frame principle invented by HALBE-Rahmen, which gives the magnetic frame its name, is unique in function and design. It enables convenient changing and framing from the front. Unlike conventional picture frames, you can insert your pictures from the front: without turning and twisting, without springs and clips and completely without tools. Try it out for yourself!
Your format is not listed?
A standard format is not suitable for every picture, in fact this is quite common. A standard format is usually too small or too large and the proportions simply don't fit. Particularly if the picture is to cover the entire surface of the frame, an accurately sized picture frame is essential. That's why we also offer all picture frames made to measure. From 130 x 130 mm to 1200 x 1400 mm, you can order your picture frame to the millimeter in our online store. In addition, you can also order frames up to 2 x 3 meters in size by phone or email from HALBE. For both standard formats and individual dimensions, you can also order a made-to-measurepassepartout to go with your picture frame. Simply enter the desired cut-out and the desired edge widths of the passe-partout in the configurator.
Do you need larger picture frames?
HALBE-Rahmen is one of the few frame manufacturers that produces frames up to a size of 2x3 meters. You can orderlarge picture frames up to 120x140 cm in the online store at . Please send orders for larger frames by email to info@halbe.de or call our customer service team on +49 (0) 2741 95800 with your order or inquiry. They will also be happy to advise you on the various sizes, profiles, colours and accessories.
These picture frames colours are available?
You can order classic wooden frames or modern and simple aluminum frames from HALBE. The wooden frames made of solid wood are available with four different slat cross-sections in the following four types of wood and in eight colours: natural maple, white maple, natural oak, black oak, dark alder, light alder, brown alder, natural walnut. The Aluminum frames are available in five different profiles - rectangular or with rounded edges in seven high-quality color finishes: matt silver, matt white, matt medium grey, matt black, glossy chrome, brushed stainless steel and palladium.
Do you need small formats as photo frames?
The smallest frames in height and width at HALBE are 130 x 130 mm. You can photo frame with the dimensions 13x13 cm, 13x18 cm or 18x24 cm. A frame with the dimensions 10x15 cm can therefore unfortunately not be ordered, but is possible as a passepartout cut-out in a 13x18 or 18x24 photo frame. All other small versions, such as 15x20 cm, can be ordered in aluminum or wood in the frame configurator.
The special thing about HALBE magnetic frames
Magnetic frames from HALBE belong to the removable frame type, but can also be used permanently as a closed frame. The magnetic frame principle invented by HALBE-Rahmen, which gives the magnetic frame its name, is unique in function and design. It enables convenient changing and framing from the front. Unlike conventional picture frames, you can insert your pictures from the front: without turning and twisting, without springs and clips and completely without tools. Try it out for yourself!
PICTURE FRAME SIZES FAQ
By default, the picture frame size corresponds to the sheet size or glass size that can be inserted into the frame. A 50 x 70 cm picture frame therefore holds a maximum of a 50 x 70 cm picture - the frame itself is then slightly larger, measured at the outer edges - these dimensions in turn depend on the width of the frame profile.
There are numerous standard sizes of picture frames, which can also vary depending on the manufacturer. Particularly popular are classic DIN formats (A4 to A0), square picture frames (21 x 21 to 100 x 100 cm), and a range of other frame formats (usually with a ratio of 2:3 or 4:5). You can find a full list of all our standard picture frame sizes on the picture frame sizes page.
If you want to frame a picture flat, you only need to measure the picture to determine the frame size. As the frame size always corresponds to the sheet size, you can use exactly these dimensions.
However, if the picture is to be framed with passepartout, you will need to calculate with the outer dimensions of the passe-partout. A 13 x 18 cm picture with an all-round 3 cm wide passepartout will therefore fit into a 19 x 24 cm picture frame.
HALBE Standard format |
Comparable format inch/inch |
Conversion to cm |
| photo frame | ||
| 13x13 cm | 5x5 inch | 12.7 x 12.7 cm |
| 13x18 cm | 5x7 inch | 12.7 x 17.8 cm |
| 18x24 cm | 7x9 inch | 17,8x22,9 cm |
| Picture frame | ||
| 21x21 cm | 8x8 inch | 20,32x20x32 cm |
| 21x29,7 cm | 8x12 inch | 20,3x30,5 cm |
| 24x30 cm | 9x12 inch | 22,9x 30,5 cm |
| 30x30 cm | 12x12 inch | 30,5x30,5 cm |
| 28x35 cm | 11x14 inch | 27,9x35,6 cm |
| 30x40 cm | 12x16 inch | 30,5x40,6 cm |
| 29.7x42 cm | 12x16 inch | 30,5x40,6 cm |
| 29.7x42 cm | 12x17 inch | 30,5x43,2 cm |
| 40x40 cm | 16x16 inch | 40.6x40.6 cm |
| 35x50 cm | 14x20 inch | 35,6x50,8 |
| 40x50 cm | 16x20 inch | 40.6x50.8 cm |
| 40x60 cm | 16x24 inch | 40.6x61 cm |
| 45x55 cm | 18x22 inch | 45,7x55,9 cm |
| 50x50 cm | 20x20 inch | 50,8x50,8 cm |
| 42x 59.4 cm | 16,5x23 inch | 41,9x58,4 cm |
| 45x60 cm | 18x24 inch | 45.7x61 cm |
| 50x60 cm | 20x24 inch | 50,8x61 cm |
| 50x65 cm | 20x25 inch | 50,8x63,5 cm |
| 50x 65 cm | 20x26 inch | 50.8x66 cm |
| 50x70 cm | 20x28 inch | 50,8x71,1 cm |
| 60x60 cm | 24x24 inch | 61x61 cm |
| 55x70 cm | 22x28 inch | 55,9x 71,1 cm |
| 60x70 cm | 24x28 inch | 61x71,1 cm |
| 60x80 cm | 24x32 inch | 61x81,3 cm |
| 70x70 cm | 28x28 inch | 71,1x71,1 cm |
| 59,4x84 cm | 23x33 inch | 58,4x83,8 cm |
| 65x80 cm | 25x31 inch | 63,5x78,74 cm |
| 65x80 cm | 26x31 inch | 66x78,74 cm |
| 70x80 cm | 28x31 inch | 71,1x78,7 cm |
| 70x90 cm | 28x35 inch | 71,1x 88,9 cm |
| 80x80 cm | 31x31 inch | 78,7x78,7 cm |
| 70x100 cm | 27x40 inch | 68,6x101,6 cm |
| 70x100 cm | 28x40 inch | 71,1x101,6 cm |
| 80x100 cm | 31x40 inch | 78,7x101,6 cm |
| 90x90 cm | 35x35 inch | 88.9x88.9 cm |
| 100x100 cm | 39x39 inch | 99x99 cm |
| 84x119 cm | 33x47 inch | 83,8x119,4 cm |
| 90x120 cm | 35x47 inch | 88,9x119,4 cm |
| 100x140 cm | 40x55 inch | 101,6x139,7 cm |
| 50x150 cm | 20x59 inch | 50,8x 149,8 cm |
| 100x150 cm | 40x59 inch | 101,6x149,8 cm |
| 100x200 cm | 40x 79 inch | 101,6x200,6 cm |
Picture frames in inch/inch formats: Accurate sizes for any art
An inch is a unit of length in the Anglo-American measurement system and corresponds to exactly 2.54 centimetres. The unit of measurement is primarily found in the USA, Canada and Great Britain, but also in the member states of the Commonwealth.
In Europe, we occasionally encounter inch measurements, be it for the dimensions of televisions, computer monitors, smartphones or for screws, nuts and other components. Despite the predominant use of the metric system in Germany, the inch measure can play an important role in certain cases, especially when buying picture frames.
Especially when framing documents, works of art or photos from countries using the Anglo-American system of measurement, a precise conversion from inches to centimeters is essential in order to find the optimal frame. The conversion from inches to centimetres often results in unusual and non-standardized dimensions, which is why standard frames for pictures from Anglo-American countries are rarely found in Europe.
For complicated cases, we therefore offer custom-made frames according to your individual measurements. The following table shows our standard formats and comparable formats in inches with exact centimeter measurements to make it easier to find the perfect picture frame size. Alternatively, you can choose a frame in the standard format and adjust the size with a suitable passepartout.
Whether you want to frame a document, photo or work of art - we make sure that everything fits perfectly. Visit our frame configurator and create your individual picture frame according to your personal ideas. If you have any questions about your order, our customer service team will of course be happy to help.