Paper size guide
11 × 14 inch paper size
11 × 14 inch measures 279.4 × 355.6 mm, which is 11 × 14 inches (27.94 × 35.56 cm). 11 × 14 inches is a popular frame size and a common size for art paper.
11 × 14 inch dimensions
| Millimetres | 279.4 × 355.6 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 27.94 × 35.56 cm |
| Inches | 11 × 14 in |
| Points | 792 × 1008 pt |
| Pixels at 72 dpi | 792 × 1008 px |
| Pixels at 150 dpi | 1650 × 2100 px |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 3300 × 4200 px |
| Proportion | 1 : 1.273 |
Drawing on 11 × 14 inch
A generous size for portraits and still lifes, with standard frames and mounts widely available. It offers more room for detail than 9 × 12 without a big increase in effort.
Typical uses: portraits, still life, exhibition-ready pieces.
Usable drawing area with a margin
Most artists leave a margin so the drawing can be mounted and the edges stay clean.
| Margin | Drawing area (mm) | Drawing area (in) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 mm all round | 259.4 × 335.6 | 10.21 × 13.21 |
| 20 mm all round | 239.4 × 315.6 | 9.43 × 12.43 |
| 30 mm all round | 219.4 × 295.6 | 8.64 × 11.64 |
To copy a reference photo accurately onto 11 × 14 inch, try the grid drawing tool, which scales a grid to your paper size. Choosing paper? See the best paper for coloured pencils and paper weight explained.
Framing 11 × 14 inch
A 11 × 14 inch frame takes 11 × 14 inch unmounted. For a mounted drawing, the mount overlaps the sheet by roughly 6 mm each side, so the visible image (aperture) is about 267.4 × 343.6 mm.
Standard frames that leave at least 20 mm of mount border around a 11 × 14 inch sheet:
| Frame | Side border | Top and bottom |
|---|---|---|
| A2 | 76.3 mm | 125.2 mm |
| A1 | 163.3 mm | 248.7 mm |
| 16 × 20 inch | 69.5 mm | 82.2 mm |
| 18 × 24 inch | 94.9 mm | 133 mm |
| 20 × 24 inch | 120.3 mm | 133 mm |
Try your own numbers in the frame and mount calculator, or read how to frame and mount a drawing.
Frequently asked questions
What size is 11 × 14 inch in inches?+
11 × 14 inch is 11 × 14 inches (279.4 × 355.6 mm, or 27.94 × 35.56 cm).
What is 11 × 14 inch in pixels?+
At 72 dpi 11 × 14 inch is 792 × 1008 pixels, at 150 dpi it is 1650 × 2100, and at 300 dpi it is 3300 × 4200. Use 300 dpi to scan or print artwork at full quality.
How much of the sheet can I draw on at 11 × 14 inch?+
With a 20 mm margin around the edge, the drawing area on 11 × 14 inch is 239.4 × 315.6 mm. Leave more if you plan to mount the drawing, because a mount overlaps the paper by around 6 mm on each side.