How Big Are Most Jigsaw Puzzles? An Ultimate Size Guide with Real-Life Examples

When we are choosing a jigsaw puzzle, becides the pattern of the puzzle, we also need to pay attention to the piece and the finish size of it. The number of puzzle pieces is closely related to the difficulty, and once completed, you also need to consider whether there is enough space at home to display mounted finished puzzles. Therefore, we need to carefully check the size of the puzzle before purchasing it. In this article, we will provide you a size guide for common piece numbers on the market, and match the similar size of common things in life as a control, to help you avoiding the trouble of manual measurement.

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Why Does Puzzle Size Matter?

As mentioned in the preface, puzzle size affects not only the difficulty but also how well it fits into your living space. Here are a few reasons why you need to carefully choose the size:

For a better puzzling experience:
- large-sized puzzles require a bigger flat tabletop and more sorting trays. If you don;t have enough space for it, the puzzle experience will become frustrating instead of relaxing.
For your home décor:
- An oversized puzzle may not match your home decoration style, or there may not be enough space to place it. In that case, the finish puzzle will not be able to display as a decoration, but will also appear redundant and become a problem to your house, which would be a great pity.
For proper time planning:
- Different sizes of puzzles require different amounts of time to complete. If you only want to spend an afternoon to complete one puzzle leisurely, you may need to choose a medium-sized puzzle with less than 500 pieces. If you want to challenge yourself and have scheduled multiple time slots for a week to play puzzles, then a 1000 piece puzzle is your best choice. Choosing the right puzzle is essential to perfectly fit your schedule and achieve maximum satisfaction.

Standard Puzzle Size

Pieces	Exemple Jigsaw Puzzle	Finished Size	Suitable Uses
60	Shanghai North Bund Postcard Puzzle (Pre-assembled)	14.8 × 20 cm	Tourist souvenirs, desktop Ornaments, Children’s toys
66	Chinese New Year Puzzle Advent Calendar	12.5 × 17.5 cm	Recreational toys, decorative Ornaments, New Year gifts
169	Good Fortune	13.5 × 13.5 cm	Blind box toys, decorative Ornaments, New Year gifts
260	Happy Birthday	18.2 × 25.7 cm	Birthday gifts, Cute decorative paintings, Children’s toys
300	Azure Coast	26 × 38 cm	Afternoon pastime, Surprise gifts, Art decorations
500	Handkerchief	58 × 42 cm	Challenging puzzle game, Perfectly sized wall art
1000	Great Sage Equal To Heaven	50 × 70 cm	A top choice for puzzle lovers, A time-consuming challenge, A stunning piece of art
1024	Nine Blessings	64 × 64 cm	A gift filled with good wishes, A time-consuming challenge, A stunning piece of art