What is the most common poster size?

A2 (420 × 594 mm) is the most common poster size in the UK and Europe. For US markets, 24 × 36 inches is the standard.

What is the standard movie poster size?

The standard US movie poster (one sheet) is 27 × 40 inches (686 × 1016 mm). In the UK, the standard is the 'UK Quad' at 30 × 40 inches (762 × 1016 mm).

What size is A0 poster?

A0 is 841 × 1189 mm (33.1 × 46.8 inches). It's the largest A-series poster size and is often used for large displays and art prints.

What DPI should posters be?

For posters viewed at 1-2 metres, 150 DPI is ideal. For very large posters viewed from distance, 100 DPI is acceptable. For close-up poster prints, use 300 DPI.

Poster Sizes Guide 2026 – Complete Dimensions

Poster Sizes: The Complete Guide

Whether you're printing a movie poster, advertising an event, or creating art for your home, choosing the right poster size matters. This guide covers every common poster size across ISO and US standards.

📊 Quick Facts:
• Most common: A2 (420 × 594 mm)
• Largest A-series: A0 (841 × 1189 mm)
• US standard: 24 × 36 inches
• Movie poster (US): 27 × 40 inches
• Movie poster (UK): 30 × 40 inches (UK Quad)

📏 ISO A-Series Poster Sizes

Size	Millimetres	Inches	Best For
A0	841 × 1189 mm	33.1 × 46.8 in	Large displays, art
A1	594 × 841 mm	23.4 × 33.1 in	Cinema posters, ads
A2	420 × 594 mm	16.5 × 23.4 in	Standard posters ⭐
A3	297 × 420 mm	11.7 × 16.5 in	Small posters, art prints
A4	210 × 297 mm	8.3 × 11.7 in	Small posters, flyers

🇺🇸 US Poster Sizes

Size	Inches	Millimetres	Best For
Small	11 × 17 in	279 × 432 mm	Small posters
Medium	18 × 24 in	457 × 610 mm	Standard posters
Large	24 × 36 in	610 × 914 mm	Large posters ⭐
Extra Large	27 × 40 in	686 × 1016 mm	Movie posters
Billboard	48 × 72 in	1219 × 1829 mm	Large advertising

🎬 Movie Poster Sizes

Movie posters have their own standard sizes depending on region:

Format	Region	Size
One Sheet	USA	27 × 40 in (686 × 1016 mm)
UK Quad	UK	30 × 40 in (762 × 1016 mm)
Bus Stop / Subway	USA	40 × 60 in (1016 × 1524 mm)
Three Sheet	USA	41 × 81 in (1041 × 2057 mm)
French Grande	France	47 × 63 in (1194 × 1600 mm)
Italian 2 Fogli	Italy	39 × 55 in (990 × 1400 mm)
Japanese B2	Japan	20 × 29 in (515 × 728 mm)

🎯 Choosing the Right Poster Size

Use Case	Best Size	Why
Home art / small prints	A3	Fits frames easily
Standard poster	A2	Most popular size
Cinema / event poster	A1	Eye-catching from distance
Retail display	A0	Maximum impact
Movie poster collection	One Sheet / Quad	Standard collectible
Art gallery print	A2 or A1	Premium framing
Billboard / large ad	48 × 72 in	Street-level visibility

🖨️ Recommended DPI for Poster Printing

A3 (11.7 × 16.5 in): 300 DPI
A2 (16.5 × 23.4 in): 150-300 DPI
A1 (23.4 × 33.1 in): 150 DPI
A0 (33.1 × 46.8 in): 100-150 DPI
24 × 36 in poster: 150 DPI
Movie One Sheet: 150 DPI
48 × 72 in billboard: 72 DPI

📸 Poster Pixel Dimensions

Required pixel dimensions for common poster sizes at 150 DPI:

Poster Size	Pixels @ 150 DPI
A3	1754 × 2481 px
A2	2481 × 3508 px
A1	3508 × 4961 px
A0	4961 × 7016 px
24 × 36 in	3600 × 5400 px
One Sheet	4050 × 6000 px
UK Quad	4500 × 6000 px

💡 Printing Tips

Add 3mm bleed on all sides for full-bleed posters
Use CMYK colour mode for accurate print colours
Save as PDF or TIFF for highest quality
Check proof before ordering full print run
Consider paper weight: 200-300gsm for posters

Poster Sizes Guide