Standard Poster Size — 24 × 36 in
The 24 × 36 inch standard poster is the large-format US standard for outdoor signage, lobby displays, and high-visibility event promotion. At 300 DPI it's 7200 × 10800 pixels. It's readable from 6–8 metres and commonly used for concerts, film premieres, storefront windows, and large retail displays. The ISO equivalent is between A1 and A0.
Specifications
| Pixels | 7200 × 10800 px (at 300 DPI) |
| Millimetres | 609.6 × 914.4 mm |
| Centimetres | 61.0 × 91.4 cm |
| Inches | 24 × 36 in |
| Aspect ratio | 2:3 |
| Colour mode | CMYK |
| Bleed | 0.125 in (3 mm) |
| Safe zone | 0.5 in (12.7 mm) from trim |
Standard Poster (24×36) 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 | 1,728 | 2,592 | Screen preview, PDF viewers |
| 96 | 2,304 | 3,456 | Windows screen standard, digital documents |
| 150 | 3,600 | 5,400 | Medium-quality print, home printers |
| 300 | 7,200 | 10,800 | Professional print, commercial offset |
Design Tips
- →For viewing from 6–8 metres, headline type should be 80–120 pt minimum. At this scale, typography and bold imagery communicate — avoid small supporting copy.
- →At 7200 × 10800 px (300 DPI), source images need to be at least 5000 px on the short side to avoid upscaling artefacts. Use Playyy's AI image upscaler on smaller assets before placing.
- →Large-format printers often print 24×36 on roll stock and trim — confirm whether your printer includes trim marks and specify bleed on all four sides.
- →For outdoor use, specify UV-resistant inks and weatherproof substrate in your print brief — standard CMYK paper prints will fade and damage quickly outdoors.
Create Standard Poster (24×36) designs with Playyy
Set a custom canvas to 7200 × 10800 px, generate visuals from a text prompt, and export at the right dimensions — no design software needed.
Start designing free →Frequently Asked Questions
What is standard poster size?+
Standard poster size in the US is 24 × 36 inches (609.6 × 914.4 mm). At 300 DPI, the canvas is 7200 × 10800 pixels. It's the large-format poster used for concerts, film promotions, lobby displays, and outdoor event signage. It's readable from approximately 6–8 metres.
What size is a movie poster?+
A US one-sheet movie poster is 27 × 40 inches — slightly larger than the 24×36 standard poster. In theatres, movie posters display in standardised lightbox frames. The 24×36 format is also used for film promotions outside cinema contexts.