Typical Poster Sizes

There are four main poster sizes which are very common and frequently offered for poster printing.

Typical poster sizes. In many cases you will see 11 x 17 for small posters 18 x 24 for medium sizes and 24 x 36 or 27 x 39 for large posters. It is a most common standard poster size most frequently used for decorative purposes and ideal for displaying large eye catching designs. These are the most requested sizes for common posters that print on our wide format inkjet printers. Movie poster as the name suggests it is commonly used for movie posters character posters collectable vintage prints and large decorative posters.

Popular poster sizes a0 a1 a2 a3 a4 and custom. 27 x 40 this is the standard size for movie posters that announce or advertise upcoming films. 40 60 inches 1016 1524 mm is the standard movie poster size for advertising at bus stops and subway stops. 11 x 17 posters.

Smallest poster 11 x 17 inches. Standard poster size the international standard poster size is 24 x 36 for a large poster 18 x 24 for a medium 11 x 17 for a small etc. These two sizes are the go to for promotions in high traffic areas. This can be seen in the bus stop advertisements pin up posters movie posters and many other mediums.

The aspect ratio of this extra large movie poster size is exactly 2 3. Posters are available in many different standard sizes as well as custom sizes to suit your needs. Also called ledger tabloid or ansi b size. Kwik kopy can also trim paper to any size you require.

Request a quote online or visit your nearest centre for advice on printing sizes stationery formats and poster printing. This is the smallest standard poster size they are mostly used for flyers street lights bulletin boards and generally putting up on businesses without taking up too much room and offending. The most commonly used sizes for posters are 18 x 24 24 x 36 and 27 x 40. At kwik kopy we can help you design and print a poster idea based on the a series poster sizes or we can work with you to create a custom size to suit your needs.

These sizes are well established as an international standard poster size. The aspect ratio of movie theater poster size is a bit more than 2 3 or a width 67 5 of the height. The international standard paper size is the a series which ranges from a0 to a10 with the most commonly used size being a4. You also see these poster sizes at trade shows and exhibits.

A well designed poster should be the calling card for your business. Although the a series of paper formats is the most popular sometimes your project may call for something that falls outside these parameters.