Measure the artwork itself
A 50 × 70 cm poster or print is cut close to its label, but paper can carry a millimetre or two of tolerance. Measure the actual piece rather than trusting the tag.
The 50x70 cm answer
50x70 cm in inches and 20x28 frame fit
A 50 × 70 cm poster or print measures about 19.69 × 27.56 inches. It is not the same nominal size as a 20 × 28 inch frame, and this page shows exactly how far apart the two labels are and what to measure before you frame it.
The direct answer
50x70 cm in inches
Centimeters convert to inches by dividing by 2.54. The result does not land on a round number, so the two-decimal answer is written as an approximation.
1 in = 2.54 cm50 × 70 cm ≈ 19.69 × 27.56 in
50 ÷ 2.54 = 19.685... and 70 ÷ 2.54 = 27.559..., rounded to 19.69 and 27.56 inches.
Frame comparison
Is 50x70 cm the same as 20x28 inches?
No. Twenty-eight by twenty inches sounds close to a 50 × 70 cm poster, and the shapes match because both keep the same 5:7 proportion, but the nominal sizes differ.
20 × 28 in50.80 × 71.12 cm
| Object | Width | Height | In inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 × 70 cm artwork | 50 cm | 70 cm | ≈ 19.69 × 27.56 in |
| 20 × 28 in frame label | 50.80 cm | 71.12 cm | 20 × 28 in |
| Nominal difference (frame − artwork) | +0.80 cm | +1.12 cm | — |
| Half of the difference, centred | +0.40 cm per side | +0.56 cm per side | — |
Before ordering
What to check before framing a 50x70 cm piece
A 50 × 70 cm print is a common poster size, so inch-labelled frames near 20 × 28 in come up often. Work through these checks with the actual items in hand.
Check both frame measurements
Measure the inside seat that holds the artwork and the visible window inside the frame lip. The seat determines whether the print fits; the lip determines how much of it remains visible.
Decide how the gap is handled
Nominally a 20 × 28 in frame leaves about 0.40 cm on each side and 0.56 cm top and bottom around a centred 50 × 70 cm piece. A mat can absorb that gap; other fixing methods can too.
Confirm backing and fixing
Check the backing board, clips, or points that hold the stack together. What matters for fit is the measured opening and how the frame grips the artwork, not the nominal label alone.
50x70 answers
50x70 cm in inches FAQ
What is 50x70 cm in inches?
50 × 70 cm is about 19.69 × 27.56 inches. The conversion divides each side by 2.54: 50 cm becomes 19.69 in and 70 cm becomes 27.56 in, rounded to two decimals.
Is a 50x70 cm print the same as a 20x28 in frame?
No. A 20 × 28 in frame label converts to exactly 50.80 × 71.12 cm, which is 0.80 cm wider and 1.12 cm higher than a 50 × 70 cm artwork. Centred, the nominal gap is about 0.40 cm per side and 0.56 cm top and bottom.
Does that difference mean I need a mat?
Not by itself. Whether the print fits depends on the measured artwork and the frame's inside seat; the visible window determines edge coverage. A mat is one option, but choose after checking those actual dimensions.