16" x 20"

With dimensions of 16 inches wide by 20 inches tall, the 16" x 20" print size has a sizable surface area of 320 square inches and a classic 4:5 aspect ratio. In the metric system, it corresponds to 406mm x 508mm. The 16" x 20" is noticeably larger than smaller standard sizes like 8"x10", 11"x14", and 12"x16". It sits in the premium range of extra-large print sizes above 20"x24". The origins of 16" x 20" trace back to large format film photography. Its generous size made it a popular professional print size for truly enlarging images. Today, 16" x 20" remains ideal for showcasing landscapes, portraits, and any images where a large high quality print is desired. Its fine art roots have also made it a standard canvas size. While costs are higher than smaller prints, the 16" x 20" size maximizes detail and visual impact. It has crossed over from film to become an excellent digital print size when enlarged from high resolution images. For photography connoisseurs, the classic dimensions of 16" x 20" are a versatile choice for creating impressive framed prints or wall art showpieces.