PrintPixel4×6 Photo Size in Pixels
The 4×6 inch print is the classic photo size, matching the 3:2 ratio of most DSLR and film cameras. Here's how many pixels it takes to print one at full quality.
| Resolution | Pixels |
|---|---|
| 300 PPI | 1200 × 1800 px |
| 240 PPI | 960 × 1440 px |
| 200 PPI | 800 × 1200 px |
| 150 PPI | 600 × 900 px |
Pixel dimensions are computed from the physical size of 4 × 6 in at each resolution.
4 × 6 in at common resolutions
| Resolution | Pixels | Physical size |
|---|---|---|
| 300 PPI | 1200 × 1800 px | 10.2 × 15.2 cm |
| 240 PPI | 960 × 1440 px | 10.2 × 15.2 cm |
| 200 PPI | 800 × 1200 px | 10.2 × 15.2 cm |
| 150 PPI | 600 × 900 px | 10.2 × 15.2 cm |
Pixel counts are computed from the real physical dimensions of 4 × 6 in at each resolution — they are not hard-coded. To get these values for any other print size, use the calculator above.
Practical details
A 4×6 at 300 PPI needs 1200 × 1800 pixels — a figure almost any phone camera exceeds. Even a modest 2 MP image covers it comfortably, which is why 4×6 is the most forgiving photo size to print.
Because 4×6 is exactly 3:2, photos from most DSLRs (also 3:2) print with no cropping at all. Images from phones that shoot 4:3 will need a small crop on the top or bottom to fit without stretching.
4×6 is a landscape print and the everyday choice for printed photo collections, holiday snaps and small frames. Since it matches the 3:2 ratio of most cameras, it's the rare size where your photo often needs no cropping whatsoever — a good reason to reach for it when a 5×7 or 8×10 would cut into the image.
Moving up, 5×7 photo size in pixels gives a bigger print with a more square ratio, and 8×10 photo size in pixels is the classic frame size. If you're wondering whether your camera's 3:2 or 4:3 ratio will crop on a 4×6 frame, the aspect ratio calculator shows exactly where the boundaries fall. To check whether your specific image is large enough for a 4×6 print, theimage print size calculator shows the exact resolution and quality verdict for your file.