Paper size guide
9 × 12 inch paper size
9 × 12 inch measures 228.6 × 304.8 mm, which is 9 × 12 inches (22.86 × 30.48 cm). 9 × 12 inches is a very common size for sketch pads, drawing pads and paper blocks.
9 × 12 inch dimensions
| Millimetres | 228.6 × 304.8 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 22.86 × 30.48 cm |
| Inches | 9 × 12 in |
| Points | 648 × 864 pt |
| Pixels at 72 dpi | 648 × 864 px |
| Pixels at 150 dpi | 1350 × 1800 px |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 2700 × 3600 px |
| Proportion | 1 : 1.333 |
Drawing on 9 × 12 inch
A comfortable, portable size for finished sketches and practice drawings. Many art papers and pads are sold at 9 × 12, so it is easy to source and to frame in standard sizes.
Typical uses: drawing pads and blocks, practice pieces, small finished drawings.
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 | 208.6 × 284.8 | 8.21 × 11.21 |
| 20 mm all round | 188.6 × 264.8 | 7.43 × 10.43 |
| 30 mm all round | 168.6 × 244.8 | 6.64 × 9.64 |
To copy a reference photo accurately onto 9 × 12 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 9 × 12 inch
A 9 × 12 inch frame takes 9 × 12 inch unmounted. For a mounted drawing, the mount overlaps the sheet by roughly 6 mm each side, so the visible image (aperture) is about 216.6 × 292.8 mm.
Standard frames that leave at least 20 mm of mount border around a 9 × 12 inch sheet:
| Frame | Side border | Top and bottom |
|---|---|---|
| A3 | 40.2 mm | 63.6 mm |
| A2 | 101.7 mm | 150.6 mm |
| A1 | 188.7 mm | 274.1 mm |
| 11 × 14 inch | 31.4 mm | 31.4 mm |
| 12 × 16 inch | 44.1 mm | 56.8 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 9 × 12 inch in inches?+
9 × 12 inch is 9 × 12 inches (228.6 × 304.8 mm, or 22.86 × 30.48 cm).
What is 9 × 12 inch in pixels?+
At 72 dpi 9 × 12 inch is 648 × 864 pixels, at 150 dpi it is 1350 × 1800, and at 300 dpi it is 2700 × 3600. Use 300 dpi to scan or print artwork at full quality.
How much of the sheet can I draw on at 9 × 12 inch?+
With a 20 mm margin around the edge, the drawing area on 9 × 12 inch is 188.6 × 264.8 mm. Leave more if you plan to mount the drawing, because a mount overlaps the paper by around 6 mm on each side.