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Puzzle Frame Size Finder

Measure your finished puzzle, enter the dimensions, and this finds the smallest standard frame that fits it — plus how much bare backing will show.

Measure the assembled puzzle, not the box. Box dimensions are approximate and vary by print run. A frame that is slightly too big is fixable; one that is too small is not.
Don't have it in front of you? Start from a typical size:

Standard frame sizes

Frame (in)Approx (cm)Availability
11″ × 14″28 × 36 cmWidely stocked
12″ × 16″30 × 40 cmWidely stocked
12″ × 18″30 × 45 cmWidely stocked
16″ × 20″40 × 50 cmWidely stocked
18″ × 24″45 × 60 cmWidely stocked
20″ × 24″50 × 60 cmWidely stocked
20″ × 27″50 × 69 cmWidely stocked
20″ × 28″50 × 71 cmWidely stocked
20″ × 30″50 × 76 cmWidely stocked
22″ × 28″55 × 71 cmWidely stocked
24″ × 30″60 × 76 cmWidely stocked
24″ × 36″60 × 90 cmWidely stocked
27″ × 40″69 × 101 cmWidely stocked
30″ × 40″76 × 101 cmLess common — check before you commit
32″ × 44″81 × 112 cmLess common — check before you commit

Typical assembled puzzle sizes

Piece count does not determine finished size — brands cut to different standards, and two 1000-piece puzzles can differ by inches. Treat these as a starting point and measure before you buy anything.

PiecesTypical sizeUsual frame
500 pc19.3″ × 14.2″16″ × 20″
1000 pc (US)26.6″ × 19.25″20″ × 27″
1000 pc (EU)27.6″ × 19.7″20″ × 28″
1500 pc31.5″ × 23.6″24″ × 36″
2000 pc38.6″ × 29.5″30″ × 40″

Framing one for the first time? See how to frame a puzzle, including whether you need glue at all.