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A4 210 ร— 297 mm
Letter 8.5 ร— 11 in
A3 297 ร— 420 mm
Legal 8.5 ร— 14 in
A5 148 ร— 210 mm
Tabloid 11 ร— 17 in

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Paper Size Standards

Complete reference for ISO and US paper size standards.

A Series

A0: 841 ร— 1189 mm
A1: 594 ร— 841 mm
A2: 420 ร— 594 mm
A3: 297 ร— 420 mm
A4: 210 ร— 297 mm
A5: 148 ร— 210 mm

B Series

B0: 1000 ร— 1414 mm
B1: 707 ร— 1000 mm
B2: 500 ร— 707 mm
B3: 353 ร— 500 mm
B4: 250 ร— 353 mm
B5: 176 ร— 250 mm

C Series

C0: 917 ร— 1297 mm
C1: 648 ร— 917 mm
C2: 458 ร— 648 mm
C3: 324 ร— 458 mm
C4: 229 ร— 324 mm
C5: 162 ร— 229 mm

US Letter

Letter: 8.5 ร— 11 in
Legal: 8.5 ร— 14 in
Tabloid: 11 ร— 17 in
Ledger: 17 ร— 11 in
Executive: 7.25 ร— 10.5 in

Paper Size Comparison Table

Compare dimensions across all major paper sizes in mm, cm, inches, and pixels.

Paper SizemmcminchesPixels (300 DPI)
A0841 ร— 118984.1 ร— 118.933.1 ร— 46.89933 ร— 14043
A1594 ร— 84159.4 ร— 84.123.4 ร— 33.17016 ร— 9933
A2420 ร— 59442.0 ร— 59.416.5 ร— 23.44961 ร— 7016
A3297 ร— 42029.7 ร— 42.011.7 ร— 16.53508 ร— 4961
A4210 ร— 29721.0 ร— 29.78.3 ร— 11.72480 ร— 3508
A5148 ร— 21014.8 ร— 21.05.8 ร— 8.31748 ร— 2480
Letter216 ร— 27921.6 ร— 27.98.5 ร— 112550 ร— 3300
Legal216 ร— 35621.6 ร— 35.68.5 ร— 142550 ร— 4200
Tabloid279 ร— 43227.9 ร— 43.211 ร— 173300 ร— 5100
Ledger432 ร— 27943.2 ร— 27.917 ร— 115100 ร— 3300
Executive184 ร— 26718.4 ร— 26.77.25 ร— 10.52175 ร— 3150

A Series Paper Size Converters

Convert between all A series paper sizes instantly.

B Series Paper Size Converters

Convert between all B series paper sizes for posters and large format printing.

C Series Envelope Size Converters

Convert between all C series envelope sizes for professional mail.

US Paper Size Converters

Convert between US paper sizes like Letter, Legal, and Tabloid.

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Paper Size & Print Knowledge

Everything you need to know about paper sizes, DPI, PPI, and print resolution.

๐Ÿ“ What is DPI?

DPI (Dots Per Inch) measures print resolution. The higher the DPI, the sharper and more detailed the printed image. For high-quality prints, 300 DPI is the industry standard. Low DPI results in pixelated, blurry prints.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ What is PPI?

PPI (Pixels Per Inch) measures screen resolution. It determines how many pixels fit in one inch of a digital display. Higher PPI means sharper images and text on screens, especially important for mobile devices and Retina displays.

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๐Ÿ“„ A4 vs Letter

A4 (210 ร— 297 mm) is the international standard used in most countries. Letter (8.5 ร— 11 in) is the US standard. A4 is slightly narrower and longer than Letter, which affects document formatting when switching between standards.

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๐Ÿ–จ๏ธ Print Resolution Guide

For professional printing, 300 DPI is recommended for photos and detailed graphics. For large format prints (posters, banners), 150-200 DPI is sufficient since they are viewed from a distance. Always check your printer's specifications.

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๐Ÿ“ Paper Size Standards Explained

The ISO 216 standard defines A, B, and C series paper sizes. A series is for general printing, B series for posters and envelopes, C series for envelopes. US sizes (Letter, Legal, Tabloid) are defined by ANSI.

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โœจ Best DPI for Printing

300 DPI is ideal for most print jobs. For photos, 300-600 DPI produces gallery-quality results. For text documents, 150 DPI is acceptable. Always match DPI to the viewing distance โ€” larger prints need lower DPI.

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๐Ÿ“Š Pixel Dimensions Explained

Pixel dimensions = width ร— height in pixels. For a 300 DPI A4 print: 2480 ร— 3508 pixels. Pixel dimensions depend on both physical size and resolution (DPI/PPI).

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๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Image Resolution for Print

For print, resolution is determined by DPI and physical size. A 300 DPI image that is 4 ร— 6 inches needs 1200 ร— 1800 pixels. Always check required DPI for your printing service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about paper sizes, printing, and resolution.

DPI (Dots Per Inch) is used for print resolution, measuring how many ink dots a printer places in one inch. PPI (Pixels Per Inch) is used for screen resolution, measuring how many pixels a display shows in one inch. While related, they serve different purposes โ€” DPI for printing, PPI for screens.
For high-quality photo printing, 300 DPI is the industry standard. For large format prints (posters, banners) viewed from a distance, 150-200 DPI is sufficient. Some professional photo labs may require 300-600 DPI for gallery-quality prints.
A4 measures 210 ร— 297 mm. At 300 DPI, A4 = 2480 ร— 3508 pixels. Use our A4 to Pixels calculator for other DPI values. The formula is: pixels = (size in inches) ร— DPI.
The standard depends on your location. Most countries use A4 (210 ร— 297 mm). The United States and Canada use Letter (8.5 ร— 11 in). For professional printing, always check the required paper size for your region.
A4 is 210 ร— 297 mm (8.27 ร— 11.69 in), slightly narrower and longer than Letter (216 ร— 279 mm / 8.5 ร— 11 in). This difference affects document formatting and margins when switching between the two standards.
At 300 DPI, A4 = 2480 ร— 3508 pixels. This is the recommended resolution for high-quality printing of A4 documents, photos, and graphics.
A4 paper is 8.27 ร— 11.69 inches. This is slightly narrower and longer than the US Letter size (8.5 ร— 11 in).
For professional printing, 300 DPI is the recommended standard. For large format printing (posters, banners), 150-200 DPI is acceptable. Always check your printer's specifications.
Common poster sizes include A0 (841 ร— 1189 mm), A1 (594 ร— 841 mm), A2 (420 ร— 594 mm), and A3 (297 ร— 420 mm). For US standard, common poster sizes are 18 ร— 24 in, 24 ร— 36 in, and 27 ร— 40 in.
Print size (in inches) = pixels รท DPI. For example, an image that is 3000 ร— 2400 pixels printed at 300 DPI = 10 ร— 8 inches. Use our Image Size Calculator for quick conversions.
A series is for general printing and standard paper sizes. B series is larger than A series, used for posters and large format printing. C series is for envelopes, designed to hold A series papers.
The standard business card size is 3.5 ร— 2 inches (89 ร— 51 mm) in the US. In Europe, the standard is 85 ร— 55 mm. Always add a 3-5 mm bleed for professional printing.
To convert inches to pixels, multiply the size in inches by the DPI/PPI. For example, 8.5 ร— 11 inches at 300 DPI = 2550 ร— 3300 pixels. Use our Inches to Pixels calculator for quick conversions.
For home printers, 300 DPI is recommended for photo printing. Many consumer printers can handle 300-600 DPI. Check your printer specifications for maximum resolution.
You can check PDF page size in Adobe Acrobat: File โ†’ Properties โ†’ Description tab. In Preview on Mac: Tools โ†’ Show Inspector. Use our PDF Page Size Checker for quick online checking.