Magazine Frame Sizes Guide
Find the exact frame size for any magazine. This guide shows dimensions for TIME, Vogue, National Geographic, Rolling Stone, Life Magazine, and 30+ popular magazines.
Quick Size Lookup
The most common magazine sizes and which magazines use them.
Compact Magazine Sizes
Small format magazines fit easily in bags and are often collected for their compact size. These dimensions are well suited to displaying vintage digest-sized publications and modern compact formats.
5.5 × 7.5 inch Magazine Frame Size
The 5.5×7.5 inch magazine size is used by Reader's Digest. Reader's Digest has Classic compact format. This compact format measures exactly 5.5 inches wide by 7.5 inches tall.
| Magazine Name | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Reader's Digest Frame | Currently Published | Classic compact format |
| TV Guide Frame | Historical | Classic digest format 1953-2005 |
| Jet Magazine Frame | Historical | African American news and culture weekly |
7 × 10 inch Magazine Frame Size
The 7×10 inch magazine size is used by National Geographic. National Geographic has 1.65M subscribers (2024). This compact format measures exactly 7 inches wide by 10 inches tall.
| Magazine Name | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Geographic Frame | Currently Published | 1.65M subscribers (2024) |
Standard Magazine Sizes
The most common magazine formats used by major weekly and monthly publications. These are the standard sizes most people think of when they picture a magazine. Standard formats range from 8×10.5 inches to 9×11 inches.
8 × 10.5 inch Magazine Frame SizeMost Popular
The 8×10.5 inch magazine size is used by People, TIME, Sports Illustrated. People High-circulation weekly. This standard format measures exactly 8 inches wide by 10.5 inches tall. This is the most popular magazine size in the United States.
| Magazine Name | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| People Frame | Currently Published | High-circulation weekly |
| TIME Magazine Frame | Currently Published | Iconic news magazine |
| Entertainment Weekly Frame | Historical | Print edition 1990-2022 |
| Sports Illustrated Frame | Currently Published | Sports journalism and photography |
8 × 11 inch Magazine Frame Size
The 8×11 inch magazine size is used by various publications. This standard format measures exactly 8 inches wide by 11 inches tall.
| Magazine Name | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Stone Frame | Historical | 2008-2018 format |
8.25 × 11 inch Magazine Frame Size
8.5 × 11 inch Magazine Frame Size
8.75 × 11 inch Magazine Frame Size
The 8.75×11 inch magazine size is used by Vogue. Vogue 180K+ (UK edition 2024). This standard format measures exactly 8.75 inches wide by 11 inches tall.
| Magazine Name | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Vogue Magazine Frame | Currently Published | 180K+ (UK edition 2024) |
9 × 11 inch Magazine Frame Size
Large Format Magazine Sizes
Premium oversized magazines used for high fashion, photography, and collectible publications. Large format magazines range from 9×12 inches to 10.5×14 inches. These larger formats create stunning wall displays and showcase photography beautifully.
10 × 10.5 inch Magazine Frame Size
10 × 12 inch Magazine Frame Size
10 × 14 inch Magazine Frame Size
10.5 × 12 inch Magazine Frame Size
10.5 × 13 inch Magazine Frame Size
10.5 × 14 inch Magazine Frame Size
The 10.5×14 inch magazine size is used by various publications. Life Magazine has Peak: 8.5M (1969). This large format measures exactly 10.5 inches wide by 14 inches tall. This is the classic Life Magazine size, known for stunning photojournalism displays.
| Magazine Name | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Life Magazine Frame | Historical | Peak: 8.5M (1969) |
11 × 14 inch Magazine Frame Size
Magazine Size Facts
Most Popular Magazine Size
The 8×10.5 inch format is the most popular magazine size in the United States. TIME magazine, People magazine, and Entertainment Weekly all use this exact size.
National Geographic Size History
National Geographic has used the 7×10 inch format since 1888. This compact size makes it ideal for collecting and displaying. As of 2024, National Geographic has 1.65 million subscribers worldwide.
Vogue Magazine Format Change
Vogue magazine increased its trim size from 8×10.875 inches to 9×10.875 inches in March 2016. This size change was designed to compete with other high fashion magazines and improve advertising appeal.
Rolling Stone Size Changes
Rolling Stone magazine has changed sizes multiple times. From 1980-2008, it was 10×12 inches. From 2008-2018, it was 8×11 inches. In July 2018, Rolling Stone returned to its classic 10×12 inch large format.
Life Magazine Peak Circulation
Life Magazine reached peak circulation of 8.5 million copies in 1969. The magazine used a large 10.5×14 inch format suited to photojournalism. Life published weekly from 1936 to 1972.
Common Questions About Magazine Frame Sizes
What size frame do I need for TIME magazine?
TIME magazine measures 8 inches wide by 10.5 inches tall. You need an 8×10.5 inch frame size. This is the most popular magazine size and also fits People magazine and Entertainment Weekly.
Frame TIME magazine size →What size is National Geographic magazine?
National Geographic magazine is 7 inches wide by 10 inches tall. This compact format has been used since the magazine launched and makes it well suited to collecting. The Atlantic magazine also uses this same 7×10 inch size.
Frame National Geographic size →What size frame for Vogue magazine?
Vogue magazine measures 8.75 inches wide by 11 inches tall. This is slightly larger than standard letter size and requires an 8.75×11 inch frame. Vogue increased to this size in 2016 to compete with other high fashion magazines.
Frame Vogue magazine size →What size is Rolling Stone magazine?
Rolling Stone currently measures 10.5 inches wide by 12 inches tall. This large format was used from 1980-2008 and returned in July 2018. From 2008-2018, Rolling Stone used a smaller 8×11 inch format. Check your issue date to determine the correct size.
Frame Rolling Stone size →What size frame for Life Magazine?
Life Magazine uses a large 10.5 inch by 14 inch format. This oversized format was designed for the iconic photojournalism Life was known for. Life Magazine published weekly from 1936 to 1972. Look Magazine also used this same 10.5×14 inch size.
Frame Life Magazine size →Can I frame multiple magazines together?
Yes. Our magazine frame designer lets you frame 1 to 30 magazines in a single frame. You can create grids, rows, or collages of your magazine collection. Popular layouts include 2-side-by-side, 3-horizontal, 4-quad, 6-grid, 9-grid, and more.
Design multi-magazine frame →Do magazine sizes vary by country?
Yes. US magazines use inches while international editions often use metric sizes. The dimensions listed on this page are for US editions. If you have an international edition, measure your magazine to find the closest size.
How do I measure my magazine for framing?
Measure the magazine width and height in inches. Width is measured left to right. Height is measured top to bottom. Round to the nearest quarter inch. Most magazines match one of the standard sizes listed on this page.
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