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1200 x 1800 px photo size

A 1200 x 1800 pixel photo prints at about 102 x 152 mm (4 in x 6 in) at 300 DPI, or 51 x 76 mm at 600 DPI. 2 documents from 2 countries in our dataset use this size, including US Passport Online Renewal Photo and Canadian Passport Photo. Each linked page quotes the official head height, background and file rule with the date we last checked it.

Conversions

1200 x 1800 px in millimetres, inches and pixels at 300 and 600 DPI
MillimetresInchesPixels at 300 DPIPixels at 600 DPI
101.6 x 152.4 mm4.00 x 6.00 in1200 x 1800 px1200 x 1800 px (fixed)

A digital size is fixed in pixels; the millimetre and inch columns show how large it prints at 300 DPI.

How many fit on a sheet

  • 4 x 6 in (10 x 15 cm)

    0

    photos with cutting marks

  • A4

    2

    photos with cutting marks

  • US Letter

    2

    photos with cutting marks

Counted as if printed at 300 DPI; a digital upload normally needs no print at all.

Documents that use this size

Frequently asked questions

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