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24×36" Print Size: Pixels, DPI & Wall Scale Guide

To print a crisp 24×36 inch (61 × 91.4 cm) piece at lab-standard 300 DPI, prepare an image of 7,200 × 10,800 pixels (77.76 MP). Standard large U.S. movie/art poster and statement living-room canvas (2:3 ratio).

24×36" Resolution Table by DPI & Viewing Distance

Print DensityExact Pixels (24×36")With 0.125" BleedMegapixelsMin Viewing DistanceQuality Grade
300 DPI7,200 × 10,800 px7,275 × 10,875 px77.76 MP0.9 ft (11")Excellent (300+ PPI)
240 DPI5,760 × 8,640 px5,820 × 8,700 px49.77 MP1.2 ft (14")Excellent (300+ PPI)
200 DPI4,800 × 7,200 px4,850 × 7,250 px34.56 MP1.4 ft (17")Very good (240–299 PPI)
150 DPI3,600 × 5,400 px3,638 × 5,438 px19.44 MP1.9 ft (23")Wall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
120 DPI2,880 × 4,320 px2,910 × 4,350 px12.44 MP2.4 ft (29")Wall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
100 DPI2,400 × 3,600 px2,425 × 3,625 px8.64 MP2.8 ft (34")Fair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)

Wall Placement Rule

Horizontal over a 66"–84" sofa (follows the 2/3 sofa-width rule).

Frame & Mat Pairing

1.5" gallery canvas or 24×36 wood/metal poster frame.

Canvas Wrap Allowance

For a 0.75" wrap, export 26×38" (7800×11400 px). For a 1.5" gallery wrap, export 27.5×39.5".

Test Your Photo for a 24×36" Print

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

7,200 × 10,800 px

Megapixels77.76 MP
Metric Size61 × 91.4 cm
Total Cut Size24" × 36"
Min View Dist.0.9 ft (11")
24" × 36"2:3

With a 1.5" gallery canvas wrap + 0.25" bleed, prepare 8250×11850 px (27.5"×39.5").

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Where to print a 24×36 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 24×36 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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24×36" Print Size FAQs

How many pixels is a 24×36 print at 300 DPI?
A 24×36 inch print at 300 DPI requires 7,200 × 10,800 pixels (77.76 megapixels). If your print lab requires a 0.125" full-bleed trim margin on each side, export at 7,275 × 10,875 pixels.
What is 24×36 inches in centimeters and millimeters?
24×36 inches equals 61 × 91.4 cm (610 × 914 mm). The total surface area is 864 square inches (6.00 sq ft).
What aspect ratio is a 24×36 print?
A 24×36 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", 16×24", 20×30", 40×60".
Can I print a 12 MP phone photo at 24×36?
A standard 12 MP smartphone photo (3024 × 4032 px) prints at 112 DPI on a 24×36" print. For crisp close-up detail, run your photo through our free browser 4× upscaler first.

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