A 50 x 70 cm frame holds a picture measuring 50 × 70 cm, which is 19.7 × 27.6 inches. It's the standard poster size from Scandinavian and European print shops, and one of the most popular large frame sizes in the UK. It's bigger than A2, and almost exactly the same shape as the A sizes.
In this guide
50 x 70 cm in every unit
| Unit | Width × height (portrait) |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 50 × 70 cm |
| Millimetres | 500 × 700 mm |
| Inches | 19.7 × 27.6 in |
| Shape | 5:7, very close to the A-size shape |
50 x 70 cm vs A2 and other sizes
| Size | Centimetres | Difference from 50 x 70 cm |
|---|---|---|
| A2 | 42 × 59.4 | 8 cm narrower, 10.6 cm shorter |
| B2 | 50 × 70.7 | Same width, 0.7 cm taller |
| 20 x 28 inches | 50.8 × 71.1 | 0.8 cm wider, 1.1 cm taller |
| 18 x 24 inches | 45.7 × 61 | 4.3 cm narrower, 9 cm shorter |
The most common mix-up is with A2. They're often treated as the same size, but 50 x 70 cm is noticeably bigger, so an A2 print will be loose in a 50 x 70 cm frame without a mount. US posters at 20 x 28 inches are slightly bigger again, so measure them before ordering.
What fits in a 50 x 70 cm frame
| Picture | Mount border |
|---|---|
| 50 × 70 cm poster or print | None, fills the frame |
| 40 × 60 cm print | 5 cm, even all round |
| A2 print | About 4 cm at the sides, 5.3 cm top and bottom |
| 40 × 50 cm print | 5 cm at the sides, 10 cm top and bottom |
| A3 print | About 10.2 cm at the sides, 14 cm top and bottom |
Because 50 x 70 cm is so close to the A-size shape, an A2 print sits in it with a neat, slim mount. To frame a 50 x 70 cm poster with a mount, go up to a 70 x 100 cm frame.
How big it looks on the wall
| Moulding width | Outside size of the frame |
|---|---|
| Slim, 20 mm | About 54 × 74 cm |
| Medium, 35 mm | About 57 × 77 cm |
| Wide, 50 mm | About 60 × 80 cm |
A single 50 x 70 cm frame is a good statement size above a sideboard, console or bed. Above a three-seater sofa, two side by side with a gap of 5 to 10 cm usually look better balanced than one. Our wall art size guide explains how to scale art to furniture.
50 x 70 cm in pixels
| Resolution | Pixels (portrait) |
|---|---|
| 300 ppi (high quality) | 5906 × 8268 px |
| 150 ppi (posters) | 2953 × 4134 px |
A poster this size is usually seen from a step or two back, so 150 ppi is often enough. Our pixels to print size calculator will check a specific file.
Browse our 50 x 70 cm frames, handmade to order by Guild Certified Framers. Tap Preview Your Own Artwork on any of them to see your poster in the frame first.
Key takeaways
- 50 x 70 cm is 19.7 × 27.6 inches, the standard European poster size.
- It's 8 cm wider and 10.6 cm taller than A2, so they're not interchangeable.
- An A2 print fits a 50 x 70 cm frame with a slim mount of about 4 to 5 cm.
- A 40 x 60 cm print gives an even 5 cm border all round.
- Framed, it's about 54 × 74 cm to 60 × 80 cm on the wall.
Common questions
How big is a 50 x 70 cm frame in inches?
It holds a picture of 19.7 × 27.6 inches. The outside of the frame is bigger by the moulding width.
Is 50 x 70 cm the same as A2?
No. A2 is 42 × 59.4 cm, 8 cm narrower and 10.6 cm shorter. An A2 print fits a 50 x 70 cm frame only with a mount.
Is 50 x 70 cm the same as 20 x 28 inches?
Close, but 20 x 28 inches is 50.8 × 71.1 cm, about a centimetre bigger. Measure a US poster before ordering.
What size mount fits a 50 x 70 cm frame?
A mount for an A2 print gives a slim border of about 4 to 5 cm, and one for a 40 x 60 cm print gives an even 5 cm all round.
Where do 50 x 70 cm posters come from?
It's the standard size used by many Scandinavian and European poster and print shops.
More size guides: 40 x 50 cm, A2, how to frame a poster and the full picture frame size chart.
About the author: Trevor Beers
Trevor Beers is a guest writer for East Side Studio London. With two degrees in English language and a passion for contemporary art, he explores the intersections of culture, criticism, and collecting. Splitting his time between London and Austin, Trevor brings an academic eye to emerging art scenes, offering thoughtful perspectives on today's evolving art landscape.
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