Canvas Painting Size Guide
Find standard canvas sizes for painting with wall placement recommendations and format comparisons.
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8.2/10(447)
5" x 7"
PortraitSmall studies, gifts
Wall: Small wall, grouped
Area: 35 sq in (0.2 sq ft)
8" x 10"
PortraitSmall paintings, gifts
Wall: Small wall accent
Area: 80 sq in (0.6 sq ft)
9" x 12"
PortraitStill life, portraits
Wall: Small-medium wall
Area: 108 sq in (0.8 sq ft)
11" x 14"
PortraitStandard small canvas
Wall: Bathroom, hallway
Area: 154 sq in (1.1 sq ft)
12" x 16"
PortraitPortraits, still life
Wall: Bedroom, office
Area: 192 sq in (1.3 sq ft)
16" x 20"
PortraitMost popular medium size
Wall: Living room, bedroom
Area: 320 sq in (2.2 sq ft)
18" x 24"
PortraitMedium paintings
Wall: Main rooms
Area: 432 sq in (3.0 sq ft)
24" x 30"
PortraitLarge statement piece
Wall: Above furniture
Area: 720 sq in (5.0 sq ft)
24" x 36"
PortraitLarge format painting
Wall: Feature wall
Area: 864 sq in (6.0 sq ft)
30" x 40"
PortraitGallery-size painting
Wall: Large feature wall
Area: 1200 sq in (8.3 sq ft)
36" x 48"
PortraitStatement piece
Wall: Large open wall
Area: 1728 sq in (12.0 sq ft)
12" x 12"
SquareSquare compositions
Wall: Gallery wall, grid
Area: 144 sq in (1.0 sq ft)
24" x 24"
SquareMedium square
Wall: Feature, above mantel
Area: 576 sq in (4.0 sq ft)
36" x 36"
SquareLarge square statement
Wall: Focal wall
Area: 1296 sq in (9.0 sq ft)
12" x 36"
PanoramicPanoramic, landscapes
Wall: Above sofa
Area: 432 sq in (3.0 sq ft)
20" x 60"
PanoramicLarge panoramic
Wall: Long walls
Area: 1200 sq in (8.3 sq ft)
Canvas Size Guide
The 16x20 is the most popular canvas size. For above furniture, choose a canvas 2/3 to 3/4 the width of the furniture below. Hang center of canvas at eye level (57-60 inches).
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