Photo print sizes
4 x 6 photo paper size
4 x 6 photo measures 101.6 x 152.4 mm (4 x 6 in). The standard snapshot print and postcard.
101.6 x 152.4millimetres
4 x 6inches
1,200 x 1,800pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 101.6 x 152.4 mm |
| Centimetres | 10.16 x 15.24 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 4 x 6 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 4 x 6 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 288 x 432 pt |
| Picas | 24 x 36 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 288 x 432 px | 0.1 MP |
| 96 dpi | 384 x 576 px | 0.2 MP |
| 150 dpi | 600 x 900 px | 0.5 MP |
| 200 dpi | 800 x 1,200 px | 1 MP |
| 300 dpi | 1,200 x 1,800 px | 2.2 MP |
| 600 dpi | 2,400 x 3,600 px | 8.6 MP |
300 dpi is the usual target for printed photos and artwork; 72–96 dpi is screen resolution.
Document size with bleed
| Bleed | Millimetres | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 3 mm bleed (each side) | 107.6 x 158.4 mm | 4.236 x 6.236 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 108 x 158.8 mm | 4.25 x 6.25 in |
How many 4 x 6 photo fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 2-up | 2-up |
| A3 | 4-up | 4-up |
| SRA3 | 8-up | 8-up |
| Letter | 2-up | 2-up |
| Tabloid 11 x 17 in | 4-up | 4-up |
| 12 x 18 in | 9-up | 4-up |
| 13 x 19 in (Super B) | 9-up | 9-up |
| B2 (offset) | 18-up | 18-up |
| B1 (offset) | 36-up | 36-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for 4 x 6 photo
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Unfolded | 101.6 x 152.4 mm | C6 envelope, A6 envelope, DL envelope |
| Folded in half | 76.2 x 101.6 mm | C7 envelope, C7/C6 envelope, #6¾ envelope |
| Folded in thirds | 50.8 x 101.6 mm | C7 envelope, C7/C6 envelope |
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of 4 x 6 photo?
4 x 6 photo is 101.6 x 152.4 mm, which is 4 x 6 in (4 x 6 in).
How many pixels is 4 x 6 photo at 300 DPI?
1,200 x 1,800 pixels at 300 dpi, or 600 x 900 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Dimensions per the relevant standard; see sources.