Picture framing guides

Choose the measurement problem you need to solve for your photo or artwork. Each guide includes a calculated example and the corresponding tool.

Picture Frame Sizes: Opening vs Outside Dimensions

Understand nominal frame size, glass size, the visible sight opening and finished outside dimensions, with an engine-calculated example.

Calculate a mat window and four borders for an 8 × 10 photo in an 11 × 14 frame. Understand overlap and check the frame's actual recess.

Read a four-rail cut list and distinguish moulding face width, rabbet overlap, clearance, saw kerf and purchase lengths for picture framing.