Print files & sizing

How Many Pixels Is 36×48 at 300 DPI?

36×48 inches at 300 DPI is 10800×14400 pixels. That is a 3:4 ratio — here is the exact file to export and what to check before you sell it.

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Key takeaways
  • 36×48 inches at 300 DPI is 10800×14400 pixels. That is a 3:4 ratio — here is the exact file to export and what to check before you sell it.
  • 10800 × 14400 pixels. Multiply each dimension in inches by 300.
  • 3:4. Any print that reduces to 3:4 will crop from the same file without redrawing it.
  • Yes — 10800×14400 is exactly 300 DPI at 36×48 inches, which is the standard for print. Below about 200 DPI (7200×9600) softness starts to show.

36×48 inches at 300 DPI is 10800×14400 pixels. The arithmetic is inches × DPI, so 36 × 300 = 10800 and 48 × 300 = 14400.

ResolutionPixel dimensionsGood for
300 DPI10800 × 14400 pxPrint. The standard buyers expect.
200 DPI7200 × 9600 pxAcceptable at arm's length; visibly softer up close.
150 DPI5400 × 7200 pxToo low for a print you are charging for.
72 DPI2592 × 3456 pxScreen only. Never sell this as a printable.

The ratio matters more than the size

36×48 is a 3:4 ratio. Every other print size that reduces to 3:4 can be cut from the same master file without redrawing anything — which is why sellers who work in ratios list far more sizes for the same effort than sellers who work in inches.

Before you list it

  • Export at 10800×14400 px and confirm the file actually reports 300 DPI, not 72.
  • Check the true pixel dimensions rather than trusting the DPI field — software often lies about it.
  • If your source image is smaller than 10800×14400, upscaling will show. Rebuild or offer a smaller size.

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Questions

Quick answers.

How many pixels is 36×48 at 300 DPI?

10800 × 14400 pixels. Multiply each dimension in inches by 300.

What aspect ratio is 36×48?

3:4. Any print that reduces to 3:4 will crop from the same file without redrawing it.

Is 10800×14400 enough for a 36×48 print?

Yes — 10800×14400 is exactly 300 DPI at 36×48 inches, which is the standard for print. Below about 200 DPI (7200×9600) softness starts to show.