5R Photo Size
A 5R photo is 5 × 7 inches (127 × 177.8 mm, or 12.7 × 17.8 cm). It is a standard R-series print size.
5R measures 127 millimetres wide and 177.8 millimetres tall.
5R Photo Size Dimensions
5R Photo Size in Inches
A 5R photo is 5 × 7 inches. Inches are the native unit: the R-series is defined in inches, so 5R means the shorter edge measures 5 in.
5R Photo Size in Centimeters (cm)
A 5R photo is 12.7 × 17.8 cm.
5R Photo Size in Millimeters (mm)
A 5R photo is 127 × 177.8 mm, the precise figure a print lab cuts to.
5R Photo Size in Pixels
At 300 DPI, the print-quality benchmark, a 5R photo is 1500 × 2100 px. At 72 DPI, used for on-screen previews, it drops to 360 × 504 px.
5R Photo Size in Canva
In Canva's custom size field, enter 1500 × 2100 px for a print-ready 5R design at 300 DPI.
5R Photo Size to Scale (Example)
Put 5R next to another size in the comparison tool.
What Is a 5R Photo Used For?
Photo greeting cards: 5 by 7 is the standard photo card size for invitations, thank-you cards and holiday cards, and fits an A7 or 5 by 7 card envelope.
Small desk frames: 5R suits a 5 by 7 frame, one of the most common ready-made sizes.
Day-to-day enlargements: 5R is the usual step up from a 4R print when a photo deserves a little more presence.
5R Photo Size vs Other Photo Sizes
4R is 4 × 6 in (101.6 × 152.4 mm), smaller than 5R by 1 in on each edge.
6R is 6 × 8 in (152.4 × 203.2 mm), larger than 5R by 1 in on each edge.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is a 5R photo?
5R is 5 × 7 inches, which is 127 × 177.8 mm.
What size is a 5R photo in cm?
5R is 12.7 × 17.8 cm.
Is a 5R photo the same as 5×7?
Yes. 5R is exactly 5 × 7 inches; the two names describe the same print.
Is a 5R photo bigger than 4R?
Yes. A 5R (5 × 7 inches) is larger than a 4R (4 × 6 in) by 1 in on each edge.
How many pixels is a 5R photo at 300 DPI?
At print quality, 5R is 1500 × 2100 pixels (300 DPI). At 72 DPI it drops to 360 × 504 px.
What is the aspect ratio of a 5R photo?
A 5R photo has a 5:7 aspect ratio (about 1:1.4), compared with 4R's 2:3.
Can I print a 5R photo at home?
Yes, if your printer accepts 5 × 7 inches photo paper; it fits a standard Letter/A4-size sheet.
Photo Paper Sizes
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