Size Comparisons

Backdrop Frame Size Charts

Compare detailed sizing information for various format backdrop frames from Shows To Go Backdrops. Does not include size / weight of case or bag.

 Standard Frame Sizes

Format
Size

Size - Set-up

Size - Collapsed
(w/ curtain wrapped
around frame)

Approx. Weight
(curtain, frame & liner)
5x8 4.9ft. x 7.6ft x .75ft
(150cm x 223cm x 23cm
7in x 7in x 32in
(17.1cm x 17.1cm x 81.3cm)
15lbs
8x8 7.6ft. x 7.6ft x .75ft
(225cm x 223cm x 23cm)
9in x 9in x 32in
(22.9cm x 22.9cm x 81.3cm)
18lbs
10x8 9.9ft x 7.6ft x .75ft
(296cm x 223cm x 23cm)
9in x 10in x 32in
(22.9cm x 25.4cm x 81.3cm)
22lbs
12x8 12.1ft. x 7.6ft x .75ft
(396cm x 223cm x 23cm) 
10in x 11.5in x 32in
(25.4cm x 29.2cm x 81.3cm)
28lbs
14x8 14.5ft. x 7.6ft x .75ft
(442cm x 223cm x 23cm) 
11in x 13in x 32in 
(27.9cm x 33cm x 81.3cm)
30lbs
17x8 16.9ft. x 7.6ft x .75ft
(515cm x 223cm x 23cm) 
13in x 14in x 32in
(33cm x 35.5cm x 81.3cm)
32lbs
10x10  9.9ft. x 9.9ft x .75ft  
(296cm x 296cm x 23cm)
12in x 12in x 32in
(30.4cm x 30.4cm x 81.3cm)
32lbs



Heavyweight Frame

For heavyweight frame, the blackout liner is permanently attached to the curtain

Format
Size

Size - Set-up

Size - Collapsed
(w/ curtain wrapped
around frame)

Approx. Weight
(curtain, frame & liner)
5x8 N/A N/A N/A
8x8 7.6ft. x 7.6ft x 1ft 
(225cm x 223cm x 25.4cm)
12in x 12in x 35in
(30.4cm x 30.4cm x 88.9cm)
26lbs
10x8 9.9ft x 7.6ft x 1ft 
(296cm x 223cm x 25.4cm)
14in x 13in x 35in
(35.5cm x 33cm x 88.9cm)
32lbs
12x8 12.1ft. x 7.6ft x 1ft 
(396cm x 223cm x 25.4cm) 
15in x 13in x 35in
(38.1cm x 33cm x 88.9cm)
38lbs
14x8 14.5ft. x 7.6ft x 1ft 
(442cm x 223cm x 25.4cm) 
18in x 15in x 35in 
(45.7cm x 38.1cm x 88.9cm)
41lbs
17x8 N/A N/A N/A
10x10  9.9ft. x 9.9ft x 1ft  
(296cm x 296cm x 25.4cm)
18in x 18in x 35in
(45.7cm x 45.7cm x 88.9cm)
41lbs


All our frames are free standing and do not require any outside supports. In certain situations, we may recommend adding stage weights or photographer sandbags across the bottom of the 10x10 frames, behind the curtain. 

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