Are you looking for the right picture frame size or do you not know which passepartout size fits your picture best?
To help you answer these questions, we have put together an overview in which you can see at a glance which picture frame sizes and picture formats fit together. Determine your perfect dimensions using our tables and find your perfect picture frame.
What are the sizes of picture frames?
Picture frames from 13 x 13 cm to 2 x 3 meters are possible at HALBE. There are a variety of standard, landscape or special formats for custom picture frames - optionally made of aluminum or wood. We do not offer snap frames or plastic frames.
What are the advantages of a picture frame with passepartout?
A high-quality passepartout offers many advantages. It is so seen an additional frame for your picture and additionally enhances the overall impression. The matching passepartout to the picture can thus provide a reinforcing effect through its cut edge. But the use has another decisive advantage: a picture can be optimally fitted into an existing frame with the help of an individual passepartout. Learn more about passepartouts here. If you would like to find out more about who implements your custom-made passepartout, take a look at our tour of the passepartout station .
Which passepartout size, width or thickness?
Below is a listing of the various passepartout thicknesses and their maximum size and available color:
1.5 mm thickness, up to 1200 x 1400 mm: White, antique white, natural white, gray, black
1.5 mm thickness, up to 1400 x 2500 mm: White, antique white, natural white
2.6 mm thickness, up to 1680 x 2500 mm: Antique white
3.0 mm thickness, up to 1200 x 1400 mm: White, antique white, natural white, black
Which passepartout colors does HALBE offer?
At HALBE you get five different colors. The three shades of white (white, antique white, natural white) match almost all motifs. A solid-colored gray or black passepartout is used when a clearer demarcation between the motif and the back wall is required. Thus, your passepartout is colored entirely according to your ideas.
The pure white shade goes well with bright motifs and glossy photo papers. Old white is a very neutral and slightly muted shade of white that goes well with fine art papers. Natural white, with its slightly yellowish hue, goes well with older or darker papers.
With or without passepartout
If you want to frame your picture flat and without a passepartout, simply choose the same frame size (=glass size) as your picture size. If you want to frame your picture in a passepartout, the passepartout cut-out should be approx. 1 cm smaller than your picture to ensure that the picture is well covered by the passepartout cardboard . You can easily determine the appropriate picture frame size from the following table.
What frame size does my picture with passepartout need?
In the following table you will find a recommendation for the appropriate picture frame sizes, picture formats and mount cutouts, for the standard sizes available in our store.
| Picture frame sizes | Picture format | Passepartout cutout |
| 13 x 18 cm | 9 x 13 cm | 8 x 12 cm |
| 13 x 18 cm | 10 x 15 cm | 9 x 14 cm |
| 18 x 24 cm | 10 x 15 cm | 9 x 14 cm |
| 18 x 24 cm | 13 x 18 cm | 12 x 17 cm |
| 24 x 30 cm | 18 x 24 cm | 17 x 23 cm |
| 28 x 35 cm | 20 x 27 cm | 19 x 26 cm |
| 30 x 40 cm | 21 x 31 cm | 20 x 30 cm |
| 35 x 50 cm | 24 x 39 cm | 23 x 38 cm |
| 40 x 50 cm | 30 x 40 cm | 28 x 38 cm |
| 40 x 60 cm | 27 x 47 cm | 26 x 46 cm |
| 45 x 55 cm | 33 x 43 cm | 32 x 42 cm |
| 45 x 60 cm | 32 x 47 cm | 31 x 46 cm |
| 50 x 60 cm | 37 x 47 cm | 36 x 46 cm |
| 50 x 65 cm | 35 x 50 cm | 34 x 49 cm |
| 50 x 70 cm | 35 x 55 cm | 33 x 53 cm |
| 55 x 70 cm | 40 x 55 cm | 38 x 53 cm |
| 60 x 70 cm | 45 x 55 cm | 43 x 53 cm |
| 60 x 80 cm | 40 x 60 cm | 39 x 59 cm |
| 65 x 80 cm | 47 x 62 cm | 46 x 61 cm |
| 70 x 80 cm | 50 x 60 cm | 49 x 59 cm |
| 70 x 90 cm | 50 x 70 cm | 48 x 68 cm |
| 70 x 100 cm | 47 x 77 cm | 46 x 76 cm |
| 80 x 100 cm | 57 x 77 cm | 56 x 76 cm |
| 90 x 120 cm | 62 x 92 cm | 61 x 91 cm |
| 100 x 140 cm | 67 x 107 cm | 66 x 106 cm |
Picture frame sizes for square frames:
| Picture frame sizes | Picture format | Passepartout cutout |
| 13 x 13 cm | 9 x 9 cm | 8 x 8 cm |
| 13 x 13 cm | 10 x 10 cm | 9 x 9 cm |
| 21 x 21 cm | 16 x 16 cm | 15 x 15 cm |
| 30 x 30 cm | 24 x 24 cm | 23 x 23 cm |
| 40 x 40 cm | 30 x 30 cm | 29 x 29 cm |
| 50 x 50 cm | 39 x 39 cm | 38 x 38 cm |
| 60 x 60 cm | 47 x 47 cm | 46 x 46 cm |
| 70 x 70 cm | 54 x 54 cm | 53 x 53 cm |
| 80 x 80 cm | 62 x 62 cm | 61 x 61 cm |
| 90 x 90 cm | 70 x 70 cm | 69 x 69 cm |
Picture frame sizes for DIN formats
| Picture frame sizes | Picture format | Passepartout cutout |
| DIN A4 21 x 29,7 cm | 15 x 24 cm | 14 x 23 cm |
| DIN A3 29,7 x 42 cm | 21 x 33 cm | 20 x 32 cm |
| DIN A2 42 x 59,4 cm | 29 x 46 cm | 28 x 45 cm |
| DIN A1 59,4 x 84 cm | 40 x 65 cm | 39 x 64 cm |
| DIN A0 84 x 119 cm | 55 x 90 cm | 54 x 89 cm |
These tables will hopefully make it easier for you to find the perfect picture frame size and simplify the selection of a passe-partout. In the end you will get your perfect picture frames! Learn more about the 5 particularly good reasons why to choose framing with passepartout.
You can also use our frame configurator. Simply add a passe-partout to the frame, enter your required passe-partout cut-out and the configurator will show you the matching frame.
Passepartout dimensions FAQ
How wide should a passepartout be?
For harmonious framing, we recommend a passepartout width of approx. 10-12% of the longer side of the picture. For a picture of 20 x 30 cm, this would mean a border of 3-3.6 cm for the passepartout.
Whether a wider or narrower width is preferred is ultimately a matter of taste. In our knowledge section on passepartouts, you can see how different widths change the effect of a picture.
How do I calculate the passepartout cut-out?
The cut-out is the area through which the framed picture will later be visible. It should be approx. 1 cm smaller than the picture so that it covers it all the way around. For a 20 x 30 cm picture, the cut-out should therefore be 19 x 29 cm.
How do I calculate the correct picture frame size with passepartout?
The HALBE frame configurator automatically suggests a harmonious passepartout for the frame when you place your order. Alternatively, you can conveniently enter your desired dimensions as well.
The required frame size can also be easily calculated from the desired cut-out and the border width of the passepartout.
Add twice the desired border width of your passepartout to the cut-out. If, for example, a passepartout with a 19 x 29 cm cut-out is to be 3.5 cm wide all round, this results in an external dimension of 26 x 36 cm - this is the size your picture frame should have.
Tip: It is often a good idea to order an analogue standard format and adapt the passepartout size to it. This will save you the cost of a custom-made frame.
Which passepartout fits which picture?
The pure white shade goes well with bright motifs and glossy photo papers. Antique white is a very neutral and slightly muted shade of white that goes well with fine art papers. Natural white, with its slightly yellowish hue, goes well with older or darker papers. With Magnetic frames, you can choose between picture frames made of aluminum and high-quality wooden frames in various profile thicknesses. Get an overview of our profiles and colors.