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40×60" Print Size: Pixels, DPI & Wall Scale Guide

To print a crisp 40×60 inch (101.6 × 152.4 cm) piece at lab-standard 300 DPI, prepare an image of 12,000 × 18,000 pixels (216 MP). Architectural 2:3 wall-filling canvas or small mural panel.

40×60" Resolution Table by DPI & Viewing Distance

Print DensityExact Pixels (40×60")With 0.125" BleedMegapixelsMin Viewing DistanceQuality Grade
300 DPI12,000 × 18,000 px12,075 × 18,075 px216 MP0.9 ft (11")Excellent (300+ PPI)
240 DPI9,600 × 14,400 px9,660 × 14,460 px138.24 MP1.2 ft (14")Very good (240–299 PPI)
200 DPI8,000 × 12,000 px8,050 × 12,050 px96 MP1.4 ft (17")Wall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
150 DPI6,000 × 9,000 px6,038 × 9,038 px54 MP1.9 ft (23")Wall-ready / good at viewing distance (150–239 PPI)
120 DPI4,800 × 7,200 px4,830 × 7,230 px34.56 MP2.4 ft (29")Fair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)
100 DPI4,000 × 6,000 px4,025 × 6,025 px24 MP2.8 ft (34")Fair — large/distant viewing only (100–149 PPI)

Wall Placement Rule

Large open-concept walls (90"+ wide furniture).

Frame & Mat Pairing

Heavy-duty canvas or multi-panel mural.

Canvas Wrap Allowance

For a 0.75" wrap, export 42×62" (12600×18600 px). For a 1.5" gallery wrap, export 43.5×63.5".

Test Your Photo for a 40×60" Print

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

12,000 × 18,000 px

Megapixels216 MP
Metric Size101.6 × 152.4 cm
Total Cut Size40" × 60"
Min View Dist.0.9 ft (11")
40" × 60"2:3

With a 1.5" gallery canvas wrap + 0.25" bleed, prepare 13050×19050 px (43.5"×63.5").

Ready to Print

Where to print a 40×60 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.

Choose 40×60 on their site after you open the link.

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.

Wall Murals

Wall mural printers

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Society6Verified wall mural panels

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.

40×60" Print Size FAQs

How many pixels is a 40×60 print at 300 DPI?
A 40×60 inch print at 300 DPI requires 12,000 × 18,000 pixels (216 megapixels). If your print lab requires a 0.125" full-bleed trim margin on each side, export at 12,075 × 18,075 pixels.
What is 40×60 inches in centimeters and millimeters?
40×60 inches equals 101.6 × 152.4 cm (1016 × 1524 mm). The total surface area is 2400 square inches (16.67 sq ft).
What aspect ratio is a 40×60 print?
A 40×60 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", 24×36".
Can I print a 12 MP phone photo at 40×60?
A standard 12 MP smartphone photo (3024 × 4032 px) prints at 67 DPI on a 40×60" print. For crisp close-up detail, run your photo through our free browser 4× upscaler first.

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