diff --git a/src/calibre/gui2/tag_browser/view.py b/src/calibre/gui2/tag_browser/view.py
index 2ef1c02786..9cc022171b 100644
--- a/src/calibre/gui2/tag_browser/view.py
+++ b/src/calibre/gui2/tag_browser/view.py
@@ -254,7 +254,7 @@ class TagsView(QTreeView):  # {{{
             QTreeView.mouseMoveEvent(self, event)
             return
         md = self._model.mimeData([dex])
-        pixmap = dex.data(DRAG_IMAGE_ROLE).pixmap(25, 25)
+        pixmap = dex.data(DRAG_IMAGE_ROLE).pixmap(self.iconSize())
         drag = QDrag(self)
         drag.setPixmap(pixmap)
         drag.setMimeData(md)