Research Poster Size — 36 × 48 in
The 36 × 48 inch research poster is the most common format at academic and scientific conferences. At 300 DPI it's 10800 × 14400 pixels. Conference organisers may specify portrait (36×48) or landscape (48×36) — always check the event specifications. Displayed at eye level on stands, readable from 0.5–2 metres.
Specifications
| Pixels | 10800 × 14400 px (at 300 DPI) |
| Millimetres | 914.4 × 1219.2 mm |
| Centimetres | 91.4 × 121.9 cm |
| Inches | 36 × 48 in |
| Aspect ratio | 3:4 |
| Colour mode | CMYK or RGB (large-format printers accept both) |
| Bleed | 0.125 in (3 mm) |
| Safe zone | 0.5 in (12.7 mm) from trim |
Research Poster (36×48) in Pixels at Different DPI
The pixel count changes with DPI setting — choose the right one for your output.
| DPI | Width (px) | Height (px) | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 2,592 | 3,456 | Screen preview, PDF viewers |
| 96 | 3,456 | 4,608 | Windows screen standard, digital documents |
| 150 | 5,400 | 7,200 | Medium-quality print, home printers |
| 300 | 10,800 | 14,400 | Professional print, commercial offset |
Design Tips
- →Academic poster content is dense — use a clear column layout (2–3 columns) with distinct sections. Visitors spend 30–60 seconds on a conference poster, so hierarchy matters.
- →Body text at 18–24 pt is the minimum for comfortable reading at 0.5–1 metre viewing distance. Section headings at 32–36 pt.
- →Many conference organisers accept landscape 48×36 or portrait 36×48 — verify orientation before starting your layout.
- →For large-format printing, many print services accept RGB files for wide-format inkjet — check with your university print service, as they may not require CMYK conversion.
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What is the standard research poster size?+
The most common academic research poster size is 36 × 48 inches (914.4 × 1219.2 mm) in portrait orientation. At 300 DPI this is 10800 × 14400 pixels. Always check the specific conference requirements — some events use 48×36 landscape or A0 (841×1189 mm) depending on the region.