Grid of four: gallery wall layout with sizes
Two over two, equal sizes, equal gaps: calm and architectural. 4 prints, 26½ in (67 cm) wide by 38½ in (98 cm) tall at 2½ in (6.5 cm) gaps; $140.40 unframed with 10% off. Hang it with its centre 57 in (145 cm) from the floor, or its bottom edge 6–10 in (15–25 cm) above furniture.
Hanger drop: measure from the top of the frame down to the hanger (on a sawtooth, to the middle of the teeth).
| # | Size | Nail from the floor | Nail from the left wall edge | Nail from the centre line | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snowy Owl (Audubon) | 12 × 18 in | 79½ in | 58¾ in | 7¼ in left |
| 2 | Great Horned Owl | 12 × 18 in | 59 in | 58¾ in | 7¼ in left |
| 3 | Barred Owl | 12 × 18 in | 79½ in | 73¼ in | 7¼ in right |
| 4 | Northern Cardinal | 12 × 18 in | 59 in | 73¼ in | 7¼ in right |
Every frame in this layout
| Column | Frames (top to bottom) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 × 18 in over 12 × 18 in |
| 2 | 12 × 18 in over 12 × 18 in |
The rules and the formula
- Space frames 3 in (7.5 cm) apart in a row or set, and 2–3 in (5–7.5 cm) apart in a gallery wall.
- Nail height = centre height + half the frame height − the hanger drop (the distance from the top of the frame to its hanger).
Worked examples
- 4 prints, 26½ in (67 cm) wide by 38½ in (98 cm) tall at 2½ in (6.5 cm) gaps; $140.40 unframed with 10% off.
Art that fits this wall
Questions
What size for a 2×2 picture grid?
Four 12 × 18 in prints with 2½ in gaps make a 26½ × 38½ in block: right above a console or a narrow sideboard.
The reasoning behind these numbers: How to hang a gallery wall: spacing, height and layouts.
Sources
- Frameology, Gallery Wall Rules (2 to 3 inches between frames, measured edge to edge)
- PictureFrames.com, How to Group Pictures on a Wall (2 to 3 inches between frames)
Updated 2026-11-03. Free to use; no sign-up. To cite: Madten, “Grid of four: gallery wall layout with sizes”, https://www.madten.com/tools/gallery-wall-layouts/grid-of-4.