Standard Photo Frame Sizes in India — Inches, CM and Which to Choose

Buying a photo frame in India — whether online or at a shop — can be confusing when some sizes are listed in inches, some in centimetres, and some in the "R-size" photography sizing system (4R, 5R, 8R). This guide gives you a clean, complete reference for every standard size you'll encounter.

Standard Photo Frame Sizes in India — Conversion Table

Photo Lab Name	Size (Inches)	Size (CM)	Size (MM)
Passport	2×2 inch	5.1×5.1 cm	51×51 mm
Wallet / 3R	3.5×5 inch	8.9×12.7 cm	89×127 mm
Standard / 4R	4×6 inch	10.2×15.2 cm	102×152 mm
Medium / 5R	5×7 inch	12.7×17.8 cm	127×178 mm
6R	6×8 inch	15.2×20.3 cm	152×203 mm
Large / 8R	8×10 inch	20.3×25.4 cm	203×254 mm
A4 (International)	8.27×11.69 inch	21×29.7 cm	210×297 mm
10R	10×12 inch	25.4×30.5 cm	254×305 mm
11×14	11×14 inch	27.9×35.6 cm	279×356 mm
A3 (International)	11.69×16.54 inch	29.7×42 cm	297×420 mm
12×18	12×18 inch	30.5×45.7 cm	305×457 mm
16×20	16×20 inch	40.6×50.8 cm	406×508 mm
18×24	18×24 inch	45.7×60.9 cm	457×609 mm
20×28 / A1	20×28 inch	59.4×84.1 cm	594×841 mm
24×36	24×36 inch	60.9×91.4 cm	609×914 mm

Which Sizes Are Actually Available in India?

Not all sizes above are widely available at all retailers. Here's realistic availability in the Indian market:

Widely Available (Most Retailers & Online Stores):

• 4×6 inch (4R) — universally available
• 5×7 inch (5R) — universally available
• 8×10 inch (8R) — universally available
• A4 (21×29.7 cm) — universally available
• 12×18 inch — available at most online retailers including Giftkida

Available at Specialist Retailers (Online and Select Physical):

• 6×8 inch, 10×12 inch, 11×14 inch
• A3 (29.7×42 cm)
• 16×20 inch, 18×24 inch

Custom / on-demand only:

• 20×28 inch, 24×36 inch, and non-standard sizes

A4 Size in Inches — The Details

A4 is the most searched frame size in India because of its certificate and document use case. Here are the exact dimensions you need:

• A4 in inches: 8.27 × 11.69 inches
• A4 in centimetres: 21 × 29.7 cm
• A4 in millimetres: 210 × 297 mm
• A4 for printing at 300 DPI: 2480 × 3508 pixels (minimum)

Shop our A4 photo frame with front-loading design, acid-free mat and both wall-mount and desktop kickstand — in Black, White and Brown.

The Most Popular Frame Sizes in India by Use Case

• Desk / shelf display: 5×7 inch — fits most desk and shelf spaces without dominating
• Certificate / diploma / award: A4 (21×29.7 cm) — matches standard document size exactly
• Wall accent / bedroom: 8×10 inch — the most common wall-hung single-photo frame size in India
• Living room wall statement: 12×18 inch — the sweet spot between impactful and proportionate
• Feature wall / large room: 18×24 inch — grand scale for high-ceiling spaces and dedicated gallery walls
• Puja room: 8×10 inch (shelf) or 12×18 inch (wall) — warm Brown wood frame most popular

Every size in this guide is available at Giftkida with your custom photo printed and framed. Browse our full size range or start with wall photo frames.