The 11" x 14" print measures 11 inches wide by 14 inches tall, giving it a surface area of 154 square inches and an aspect ratio close to 4:5. In the metric system, it corresponds to 279mm x 356mm. The 11" x 14" size sits between the smaller 8R and larger 16"x20" sizes. It emerged as a common large format film size in the 20th century which helped establish it as a standard print enlargement size. The added width and height compared to 8"x10" allows for more detailed landscape and portrait prints while still being more affordable than premium extra large sizes. Today, 11" x 14" remains popular for its ability to produce sharp detailed enlargements perfect for framing without the high cost of giant prints. It lends itself well to showcasing both landscapes and portraits. The 11"x14" has also crossed over from professional photography to become a convenient digital print size that can be easily cropped from high megapixel images. Overall it balances quality enlargement with economical printing.