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36×48" Print Size: Pixels, DPI & Wall Scale Guide

To print a crisp 36×48 inch (91.4 × 121.9 cm) piece at lab-standard 300 DPI, prepare an image of 10,800 × 14,400 pixels (155.52 MP). Extra-large 3:4 gallery piece for vaulted living rooms and lobbies.

36×48" Resolution Table by DPI & Viewing Distance

Print DensityExact Pixels (36×48")With 0.125" BleedMegapixelsMin Viewing DistanceQuality Grade
300 DPI10,800 × 14,400 px10,875 × 14,475 px155.52 MP0.9 ft (11")Excellent (300+ PPI)
240 DPI8,640 × 11,520 px8,700 × 11,580 px99.53 MP1.2 ft (14")Excellent (300+ PPI)
200 DPI7,200 × 9,600 px7,250 × 9,650 px69.12 MP1.4 ft (17")Very good (240–299 PPI)
150 DPI5,400 × 7,200 px5,438 × 7,238 px38.88 MP1.9 ft (23")Wall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
120 DPI4,320 × 5,760 px4,350 × 5,790 px24.88 MP2.4 ft (29")Wall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
100 DPI3,600 × 4,800 px3,625 × 4,825 px17.28 MP2.8 ft (34")Fair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)

Wall Placement Rule

Centered over an 84"–108" sectional sofa or wide dining table.

Frame & Mat Pairing

1.5" cross-braced canvas or peel-and-stick wall mural.

Canvas Wrap Allowance

For a 0.75" wrap, export 38×50" (11400×15000 px). For a 1.5" gallery wrap, export 39.5×51.5".

Test Your Photo for a 36×48" Print

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

10,800 × 14,400 px

Megapixels155.52 MP
Metric Size91.4 × 121.9 cm
Total Cut Size36" × 48"
Min View Dist.0.9 ft (11")
36" × 48"3:4

With a 1.5" gallery canvas wrap + 0.25" bleed, prepare 11850×15450 px (39.5"×51.5").

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Where to print a 36×48 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 36×48 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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36×48" Print Size FAQs

How many pixels is a 36×48 print at 300 DPI?
A 36×48 inch print at 300 DPI requires 10,800 × 14,400 pixels (155.52 megapixels). If your print lab requires a 0.125" full-bleed trim margin on each side, export at 10,875 × 14,475 pixels.
What is 36×48 inches in centimeters and millimeters?
36×48 inches equals 91.4 × 121.9 cm (914 × 1219 mm). The total surface area is 1728 square inches (12.00 sq ft).
What aspect ratio is a 36×48 print?
A 36×48 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", 30×40".
Can I print a 12 MP phone photo at 36×48?
A standard 12 MP smartphone photo (3024 × 4032 px) prints at 84 DPI on a 36×48" print. For crisp close-up detail, run your photo through our free browser 4× upscaler first.

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