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16×24" Print Size: Pixels, DPI & Wall Scale Guide

To print a crisp 16×24 inch (40.6 × 61 cm) piece at lab-standard 300 DPI, prepare an image of 4,800 × 7,200 pixels (34.56 MP). Full-frame 3:2 DSLR landscape or vertical portrait canvas.

16×24" Resolution Table by DPI & Viewing Distance

Print DensityExact Pixels (16×24")With 0.125" BleedMegapixelsMin Viewing DistanceQuality Grade
300 DPI4,800 × 7,200 px4,875 × 7,275 px34.56 MP0.9 ft (11")Excellent (300+ PPI)
240 DPI3,840 × 5,760 px3,900 × 5,820 px22.12 MP1.2 ft (14")Excellent (300+ PPI)
200 DPI3,200 × 4,800 px3,250 × 4,850 px15.36 MP1.4 ft (17")Very good (240–299 PPI)
150 DPI2,400 × 3,600 px2,438 × 3,638 px8.64 MP1.9 ft (23")Wall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
120 DPI1,920 × 2,880 px1,950 × 2,910 px5.53 MP2.4 ft (29")Wall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
100 DPI1,600 × 2,400 px1,625 × 2,425 px3.84 MP2.8 ft (34")Fair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)

Wall Placement Rule

Above a 40"–48" console table or in a 3-piece triptych over a sectional.

Frame & Mat Pairing

1.5" gallery-wrapped canvas or metal print.

Canvas Wrap Allowance

For a 0.75" wrap, export 18×26" (5400×7800 px). For a 1.5" gallery wrap, export 19.5×27.5".

Test Your Photo for a 16×24" Print

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Runs in your browser — your photos never leave your device. Pick a standard print size or drop any image to inspect its exact DPI at wall scale.

Quick sizes:
Required File Resolution (300 DPI)Aspect Ratio: 2:3

4,800 × 7,200 px

Megapixels34.56 MP
Metric Size40.6 × 61 cm
Total Cut Size16" × 24"
Min View Dist.0.9 ft (11")
16" × 24"2:3

With a 1.5" gallery canvas wrap + 0.25" bleed, prepare 5850×8250 px (19.5"×27.5").

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Where to print a 16×24 poster print

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ShutterflyHas standard photo sizes

Everyday photo prints, 4×6 to 24×36 enlargements, and tabletop frames.

Best for: Standard photo enlargements (4×6, 5×7, 8×10, 11×14, 16×20) and gift orders.

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Easy Canvas Prints

Fast U.S. stretched photo canvases in standard & custom wall sizes.

Best for: Homeowners printing phone or camera photos on 0.75" or 1.5" gallery wrap.

Society6

Artist-designed peel-and-stick wall murals, art prints, and gallery frames.

Best for: Room-scale wall murals, botanical/retro/kids themes, and independent artist prints.

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Where to print a 16×24 canvas print

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Easy Canvas PrintsOffers 1.5in gallery wrap

Fast U.S. stretched photo canvases in standard & custom wall sizes.

Best for: Homeowners printing phone or camera photos on 0.75" or 1.5" gallery wrap.

CanvasChamp

Budget-friendly custom sizes up to oversized wall formats & split canvases.

Best for: Custom dimensions, multi-panel triptychs, and low entry cost per square foot.

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CanvasPop

Hand-stretched archival canvas with optional designer proof inspection.

Best for: Family portraits, wedding photos, and lower-resolution files needing gentle handling.

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16×24" Print Size FAQs

How many pixels is a 16×24 print at 300 DPI?
A 16×24 inch print at 300 DPI requires 4,800 × 7,200 pixels (34.56 megapixels). If your print lab requires a 0.125" full-bleed trim margin on each side, export at 4,875 × 7,275 pixels.
What is 16×24 inches in centimeters and millimeters?
16×24 inches equals 40.6 × 61 cm (406 × 610 mm). The total surface area is 384 square inches (2.67 sq ft).
What aspect ratio is a 16×24 print?
A 16×24 print has a 2:3 aspect ratio (decimal 0.6667). Other standard print sizes sharing the exact 2:3 ratio include 4×6", 8×12", 12×18", 20×30", 24×36", 40×60".
Can I print a 12 MP phone photo at 16×24?
A standard 12 MP smartphone photo (3024 × 4032 px) prints at 168 DPI on a 16×24" print. For crisp close-up detail, run your photo through our free browser 4× upscaler first.

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