Various Photo Sizes in Printing Standards
Nowadays, we print photos less and less. The existence of cellphones that are equipped with sophisticated cameras and messaging or email applications that make it easier for us to send photos has reduced the activity of printing photos on paper. However, sometimes we still need photos in printed form for various purposes.
Talking about printed photos, there are various photo sizes which are usually standard in the printing world. So, to increase your knowledge, here are a number of photo sizes in printing standards and their sizes in inches and cm (centimeters).
Photo size
Even though times are increasingly modern and allow us to send photos online online, but a passport photo is still required. A passport photo is generally needed to complete documents such as important deeds, Police Record Certificate (SKCK), job applications, diplomas, passports, and many more.
The following are some of the most frequently used passport photo sizes:
2×3 photo size is the smallest size. Usually a passport photo of this size is used to complete the marriage book. In cm, the size of this photo is 2.79 cm x 2.16 cm. While in inches it is 0.85 inches x 1.11 inches.
Of the three existing passport photo sizes, the 3×4 size is the one most often used to complete documents such as visas, driver's licenses and other administrative purposes. If read in cm, the size is 3.81 cm x 2.79 cm. In inches, this photo measures 1.50 inches x 1.11 inches.
In general, a 4×6 sized passport photo is often used to complete a job application letter. However, 4×6 passport photos can also be used for various other purposes. If converted into cm, the dimensions are 5.59 cm x 3.81 cm. The inch size is 2.2 inches x 1.5 inches.
Other Photo Sizes
Apart from passport photos, there are also other photo sizes according to printing standards. The size of this photo is much larger than a passport photo and is usually used for various purposes, including being included in frames and displayed.
The following are various other photo sizes:
The dimensions of the 1R photo are 5 cm x 7.5 cm. In millimeters, the dimensions are 50 mm x 75 mm. In inches, the dimensions are 1.96 inches x 2.95 inches.
Photo 2R has dimensions of 6.35 cm x 8.89 cm. Converted to millimeters, it becomes 635 mm x 889 mm. In inches, the dimensions are 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches.
Photo 3R measured 8.89 cm x 12.7 cm. In millimeters, the dimensions are 88.9 mm x 127 mm. Converted to inches, it becomes 3.5 inches x 5 inches.
The dimensions of the 4R photo are 15.2 cm x 10.2 cm. In millimeters, it is 102 mm x 152 mm. The dimensions in inches are 4 inches x 6 inches.
Photo 5R has dimensions of 12.7 cm x 17.8 cm. In millimeters, the dimensions are 127 mm x 178 mm. In inches, it is 5 inches x 7 inches.
In cm, a size 6R photo is 15.2 cm wide and 20.3 cm long. In millimeters, the size is 152 mm x 203 mm. When read in inches, the size is 6 inches x 8 inches.
Photo 8R measures 25.4 cm x 20.3 cm. Converted to millimeters, it becomes 203 mm x 254 mm. In inches, the dimensions are 8 inches x 10 inches.
The size of the 10R photo in inches cm is 25,4 cm x 30,5 cm. When converted to millimeters, it measures 254 mm x 305 mm. If in inches, becomes 10 inches x 12 inches.
Photo 12R has dimensions of 30.5 cm x 38.1 cm. In millimeters, it is 305 mm x 381 mm. In inches, the dimensions are 12 inches x 15 inches.
Photo 20R measured 60.9 cm x 50.8 cm. In millimeters, the dimensions are 508 mm x 609 mm. In inches, it is 20 inches x 24 inches.
Photo 24R has dimensions of 60.9 cm x 80 cm. Converted to millimeters, it becomes 609 mm x 800 mm. In inches, it measures 24 inches x 31.5 inches.
If measured in cm, a 30R photo is 76.2 cm x 101.6 cm. When converted in millimeters, the dimensions are 762 mm x 1016 mm. Meanwhile, in inches, it is 30 inches x 40 inches.
These are various photo sizes according to printing standards. Even though it is rare to print photos on paper, there is no harm in knowing the sizes of these photos. If you want to change the size of a digital photo via the application or websiteplease visit this article.
