Include Print Size on Export

I'd like to explicitly include the "friendly" print size based on the images' Crop Ratio (4x6, 5x7, 8x10) when I export images. I noticed one can include the image's "dimensions" on export, but the pixel dimensions don't help my clients know what size to print the JPG without getting out the calculator and going back to their 4th grade geometry class.
I have a home-grown solution, but was wondering if I missed something (and if not, please consider this a Feature Request).
In my home-grown solution I overload the "Job Identifier" metadata under the "Workflow" panel in the Library view with the image's print size / aspect ratio (say "8x10"). I can also set this on import so I only have to change the handful of pictures I change from the 4x6 (2:3) aspect ratio my Canon 5Dmii defaults.
Then, in the export module, I include the Job Identifier in the "Filename Template Editor" to include "Filename" - "Job Identifier". This results in a file name that includes my "friendly" print size like "2010-10-23 Smith family shoot in Caldwell - 8x10.jpg" upon export.
As a side benefit, I selected "Job Identifier" because that's also a field accessible as a library filter value under "Metadata" - so I can easily filter my photos by this value as well.
Is there an automagic way Lightroom can do this natively?
Thanks!

Hello Zbxpt
This forum discusses issues on "Visual Size Report". It is usable only in conjunction with Flash CS 5.5.
You should ask your question in the appropriate forum.
Thank you.
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Do I need to export multiple sizes for all standard print sizes? i.e.Say I crop the image in LR to 6'5" x 9' to fit within an 11" x 14" (overall) mat of a framed print.. Now let's say I want to reprint that same image in a 12" x 16" size ... to fit within

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Thank you for your response. I think some of the difficulties in this thread are that there have been more than one person reporting issues, which may or may not be exactly the same or different from the initial one reported by the original poster. Then, anyone else commenting can easily intermix bits and pieces from any or all of the other posters interrelated issues. Also, I should have added to my last response in clarification what I meant about the overall dimensions. I was referring specifically to inches, not file size, not resolution.
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