No. 50x70 cm is 500 x 700 mm and A3 is 297 x 420 mm, so 50x70 is nearly three times the area. It is larger than A2 as well, and it is not an A size at all.

How big are A3, A2 and 50x70 next to each other?

A3 is 29.7 × 42.0 cm, A2 is 42.0 × 59.4 cm and 50 × 70 cm is larger than both. The diagram compares them at one scale. Measure your wall and any frame or mount; Is 50x70 cm A3 explains the differences.

Should I buy framed or frame it myself?

Choose a framed print if you want the frame supplied with the artwork. Frame it yourself if you want a particular finish, have a suitable frame or prefer to use a local framer. Compare total costs and check the print, mount and frame-opening dimensions.

When is canvas better than a framed print?

Canvas may suit painterly work and a textured surface; paper may suit detailed lines or a particular frame. Canvas has no glazed front, but it can still reflect light. Compare the product previews and the room’s lighting before deciding.

Print Sizes and Framing: A3, A2 and 50x70 Compared

50 × 70 cm is larger than both A3 and A2. Compare the paper sizes, check your wall or existing frame, then choose an unframed print, framed print or canvas.

Is 50x70 cm A3? No, and it is bigger than A2

50 × 70 cm is 500 × 700 mm. A3 is 297 × 420 mm and A2 is 420 × 594 mm, as shown in Adobe’s A2 paper-size reference. An A2 print is smaller than a 50 × 70 cm frame opening; a suitable mount can fill the surrounding space. Trimming cannot make the smaller print fill a larger opening. Measure the frame’s image opening and check the mount aperture before ordering. Is 50x70 cm A3 includes the inch conversions and advice for an existing frame.

The diagram above compares portrait paper rectangles at one shared scale. It excludes frames and mounts and is not actual size on your screen. The table gives the measurements to use when planning.

The sizes, in real terms

Size	Dimensions	Works where
A4	21.0 x 29.7 cm	A desk, a narrow gap, a set of small ones
A3	29.7 x 42.0 cm	Shelves, desks, hallway sets, snug walls
A2	42.0 x 59.4 cm	Above a desk or sideboard, garage walls
50x70 cm	50.0 x 70.0 cm	Above a sofa or bed, statement walls
70x100 cm	70.0 x 100.0 cm	A big wall, viewed from across a room

Cut newspaper or spare paper to the dimensions you are considering and hold it against the wall. Check the view from where you usually sit or stand, and leave space around nearby furniture, switches and other pictures. Include the frame’s outer dimensions when measuring a framed print.

Unframed poster: choose your own frame

Posters let you choose a frame separately or use one you already own. Check the product page for available sizes, paper weight and surface finish. Match the print to the frame opening or choose a suitable mount; the size of the frame’s outside edge is not its picture size.

Framed print: check the finished dimensions

Framed prints combine the artwork and frame in one purchase. Check the current size, frame-finish and glazing options on the product page. Black can provide a strong border; natural wood may suit warmer colours. Choose for the recipient’s room and preferences rather than assuming one finish works everywhere.

Canvas: texture and wrapped edges

Canvas has a textured surface stretched over a support. Check the available dimensions, depth and edge treatment before ordering. Without a glazed front it avoids reflections from that glazing, but the surface can still reflect light. Painterly road landscapes may suit the texture; inspect fine lines and the wrapped crop in the product preview.

Matching art to format

Paper can be a good starting point for fine ink lines. Bold race-day posters and painterly images from the Paint Shop can work in several formats. Compare the visible texture, crop and framing, then choose for the available space. A framed print saves a separate framing step; an unframed print leaves the recipient more choice.

Hanging heights

Use a comfortable viewing height for your room rather than a fixed rule. Check the picture from both seated and standing positions. Above furniture, leave a gap that keeps the arrangement separate and allows for practical use. For a group, try paper templates with even spacing before making holes.

Browse more print and display advice, or read motorcycle wall art ideas for help choosing a picture for the room.