What Do The Different Jigsaw Puzzle Sizes Mean?

December 7, 2022

Welcome back to the blog, today we’ll be comparing different puzzle sizes! Ever wondered what the difference between a 500 and 500XL puzzle is? Or curious what other size puzzles there are? You’re in luck, read on to find out!

1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzles

Most popular with puzzlers, an 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle is a large image that has been cut into approximately 1000 pieces! Dependent on the manufacturer, the pieces will be larger or smaller, making a difference to the overall image size; the dimensions of the finished puzzle will be on the puzzle box or guide print somewhere to help you.


2022 According to Blower 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle	Dogs in a Cottage Garden 1000 or 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzles	The Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2022 According to Blower Jigsaw Puzzle

500 Piece Puzzles

A 500 piece puzzle is roughly half the size of an 1000 piece puzzle, the pieces are usually the same size on each piece size. The puzzle is much smaller, making it more manageable for beginners or those without lots of puzzling space (we also have plenty of Jigsaw Puzzle accessories to help those with a lack of space)!


Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh Jigsaw Puzzle, 500 or 1000 Pieces	Sistine Chapel Ceiling by Michelangelo Jigsaw Puzzle - 1000 or 500 Pieces	Far from the Madding Crowd, The Camping Collection, Trai Hiscock 1000 or 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

500XL Piece Puzzles

A 500XL piece puzzle is roughly the size of a 1000 piece puzzle, the pieces are much larger than a 500 or 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle, making these extra-large-piece puzzles perfect for the less dexterous.


Day at the Beach - Len Epstein 1000 or 500XL Piece Jigsaw Puzzle	Village Wedding - Sarah Adams 1000 or 500XL Piece Jigsaw Puzzle	Autumn Village - Sarah Adams 1000 or 500XL Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

1500 Piece, 2000 Piece, 3000 Piece Puzzles (and bigger!)

The deep end of the puzzling pool, these puzzles have thousands of pieces making them tricky for even jigsaw juggernauts! Mastered 1000 pieces and looking for something more? You’ll need plenty of space to take on these puzzles but you’re sure to be occupied for a while!

1000-1500 pc Mystery Bargain Jigsaw Puzzle

100 – 400 Piece Puzzles

At the opposite end of the spectrum we have puzzles that range between 100 and 400 pieces. Puzzles this size are perfect for children or those who prefer an easier puzzle. Alternatively, our wooden jigsaw puzzles are 300 pieces, and our Map jigsaw puzzles are 400 pieces to match the scale of the map.