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30×40" Print Size: Pixels, DPI & Wall Scale Guide

To print a crisp 30×40 inch (76.2 × 101.6 cm) piece at lab-standard 300 DPI, prepare an image of 9,000 × 12,000 pixels (108 MP). Oversized 3:4 architectural canvas that anchors a whole wall.

30×40" Resolution Table by DPI & Viewing Distance

Print DensityExact Pixels (30×40")With 0.125" BleedMegapixelsMin Viewing DistanceQuality Grade
300 DPI9,000 × 12,000 px9,075 × 12,075 px108 MP0.9 ft (11")Excellent (300+ PPI)
240 DPI7,200 × 9,600 px7,260 × 9,660 px69.12 MP1.2 ft (14")Excellent (300+ PPI)
200 DPI6,000 × 8,000 px6,050 × 8,050 px48 MP1.4 ft (17")Very good (240–299 PPI)
150 DPI4,500 × 6,000 px4,538 × 6,038 px27 MP1.9 ft (23")Wall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
120 DPI3,600 × 4,800 px3,630 × 4,830 px17.28 MP2.4 ft (29")Wall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
100 DPI3,000 × 4,000 px3,025 × 4,025 px12 MP2.8 ft (34")Fair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)

Wall Placement Rule

Horizontal over an 84"–96" sofa or king-size bed (76" wide).

Frame & Mat Pairing

1.5" braced gallery canvas wrap.

Canvas Wrap Allowance

For a 0.75" wrap, export 32×42" (9600×12600 px). For a 1.5" gallery wrap, export 33.5×43.5".

Test Your Photo for a 30×40" Print

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Quick sizes:
Required File Resolution (300 DPI)Aspect Ratio: 3:4

9,000 × 12,000 px

Megapixels108 MP
Metric Size76.2 × 101.6 cm
Total Cut Size30" × 40"
Min View Dist.0.9 ft (11")
30" × 40"3:4

With a 1.5" gallery canvas wrap + 0.25" bleed, prepare 10050×13050 px (33.5"×43.5").

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Where to print a 30×40 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 30×40 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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30×40" Print Size FAQs

How many pixels is a 30×40 print at 300 DPI?
A 30×40 inch print at 300 DPI requires 9,000 × 12,000 pixels (108 megapixels). If your print lab requires a 0.125" full-bleed trim margin on each side, export at 9,075 × 12,075 pixels.
What is 30×40 inches in centimeters and millimeters?
30×40 inches equals 76.2 × 101.6 cm (762 × 1016 mm). The total surface area is 1200 square inches (8.33 sq ft).
What aspect ratio is a 30×40 print?
A 30×40 print has a 3:4 aspect ratio (decimal 0.75). Other standard print sizes sharing the exact 3:4 ratio include 9×12", 12×16", 18×24", 36×48".
Can I print a 12 MP phone photo at 30×40?
A standard 12 MP smartphone photo (3024 × 4032 px) prints at 101 DPI on a 30×40" print. For crisp close-up detail, run your photo through our free browser 4× upscaler first.

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