Paper Sizes Reference

Complete guide to standard paper sizes worldwide for print design

Paper Size Quick Reference

Comprehensive tables of standard paper dimensions across North American, International (ISO), and specialty formats.

Remember bleed: Always add 0.125” (3mm) bleed to all edges. So Letter size with bleed = 8.75” × 11.25”

North American Standard Sizes

Common US Paper Sizes

Size Name	Inches	Millimeters	Points	Common Uses
Letter	8.5” × 11”	215.9 × 279.4 mm	612 × 792 pt	Documents, letterhead, flyers
Legal	8.5” × 14”	215.9 × 355.6 mm	612 × 1008 pt	Legal documents, contracts
Tabloid	11” × 17”	279.4 × 431.8 mm	792 × 1224 pt	Posters, menus, newspapers
Ledger	17” × 11”	431.8 × 279.4 mm	1224 × 792 pt	Ledgers, tabloid landscape
Executive	7.25” × 10.5”	184.2 × 266.7 mm	522 × 756 pt	Planners, executive docs
Half Letter	5.5” × 8.5”	139.7 × 215.9 mm	396 × 612 pt	Booklets, notepads

Business Card Sizes

Region	Size (Inches)	Size (Millimeters)	Notes
USA / Canada	3.5” × 2”	88.9 × 50.8 mm	Standard US business card
Europe / International	3.346” × 2.165”	85 × 55 mm	Standard Euro business card
Japan	3.582” × 2.165”	91 × 55 mm	Japanese meishi
Australia / New Zealand	3.54” × 2.17”	90 × 55 mm	Standard Australian card
Square	2.5” × 2.5”	63.5 × 63.5 mm	Specialty square cards
Slim	3.5” × 1.75”	88.9 × 44.45 mm	Modern slim design

With bleed (US standard):

• Trim size: 3.5” × 2”
• With 0.125” bleed: 3.75” × 2.25”

Brochure Sizes (Folded)

Type	Flat Size (Inches)	Folded Size	Common Use
Tri-fold (Letter)	11” × 8.5”	3.67” × 8.5”	Standard brochure
Tri-fold (Legal)	14” × 8.5”	4.67” × 8.5”	Longer brochure
Half-fold (Letter)	11” × 8.5”	5.5” × 8.5”	Simple bifold
Z-fold (Letter)	11” × 8.5”	3.67” × 8.5”	Alternative to tri-fold
Gate-fold	14” × 8.5”	3.5” × 8.5”	Special opening effect
Accordion (4-panel)	14” × 8.5”	3.5” × 8.5”	Multiple panels

Note: Flat size = design size before folding

Poster Sizes

Size Name	Inches	Millimeters	Common Use
Small Poster	11” × 17”	279 × 432 mm	Events, small displays
Medium Poster	18” × 24”	457 × 610 mm	Standard poster size
Large Poster	24” × 36”	610 × 914 mm	Movie posters, retail
Extra Large	27” × 40”	686 × 1016 mm	Movie one-sheet
Billboard Small	36” × 48”	914 × 1219 mm	Indoor displays
Billboard Large	48” × 72”	1219 × 1829 mm	Large format ads

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International (ISO) Sizes

A Series (Most Common Worldwide)

Size	Inches	Millimeters	Common Uses	US Equivalent
A0	33.11” × 46.81”	841 × 1189 mm	Technical drawings, posters	—
A1	23.39” × 33.11”	594 × 841 mm	Flip charts, posters	—
A2	16.54” × 23.39”	420 × 594 mm	Large posters, diagrams	—
A3	11.69” × 16.54”	297 × 420 mm	Posters, tabloids	Tabloid (similar)
A4	8.27” × 11.69”	210 × 297 mm	Standard documents	Letter (similar)
A5	5.83” × 8.27”	148 × 210 mm	Booklets, notepads	Half Letter (similar)
A6	4.13” × 5.83”	105 × 148 mm	Postcards, small flyers	—
A7	2.91” × 4.13”	74 × 105 mm	Business cards (Europe)	Business card
A8	2.05” × 2.91”	52 × 74 mm	Small cards	—

Note: Each size is exactly half the area of the previous size

B Series (Intermediate Sizes)

Size	Inches	Millimeters	Common Uses
B0	39.37” × 55.67”	1000 × 1414 mm	Very large posters
B1	27.83” × 39.37”	707 × 1000 mm	Large posters
B2	19.69” × 27.83”	500 × 707 mm	Posters
B3	13.90” × 19.69”	353 × 500 mm	Small posters
B4	9.84” × 13.90”	250 × 353 mm	Books, larger documents
B5	6.93” × 9.84”	176 × 250 mm	Books, passports
B6	4.92” × 6.93”	125 × 176 mm	Small books

Use: Between A sizes, less common than A series

C Series (Envelopes)

Size	Inches	Millimeters	Fits Paper Size
C4	9.02” × 12.76”	229 × 324 mm	A4 unfolded
C5	6.38” × 9.02”	162 × 229 mm	A5 unfolded, A4 folded once
C6	4.49” × 6.38”	114 × 162 mm	A6 unfolded, A5 folded once
DL	4.33” × 8.66”	110 × 220 mm	A4 folded in thirds

Purpose: Envelope sizes designed to fit corresponding A series paper

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Specialty Print Sizes

Postcard Sizes

Type	Inches	Millimeters	Region	Notes
Standard US	4” × 6”	101.6 × 152.4 mm	USA	Most common US postcard
Large US	5” × 7”	127 × 177.8 mm	USA	Announcements, invitations
Jumbo US	6” × 9”	152.4 × 228.6 mm	USA	Marketing postcards
International	5.83” × 4.13”	148 × 105 mm	Europe/Int’l	A6 size
Square	5” × 5”	127 × 127 mm	USA	Modern square cards
USPS Max	6” × 11”	152.4 × 279.4 mm	USA	Largest USPS postcard rate

USPS Requirements:

• Minimum: 3.5” × 5”
• Maximum: 6” × 11”
• Thickness: 0.007” - 0.016”

Invitation Sizes

Type	Inches	Millimeters	Common Use
Square Small	5” × 5”	127 × 127 mm	Informal invitations
Square Medium	5.5” × 5.5”	139.7 × 139.7 mm	Wedding save-the-dates
Square Large	6” × 6”	152.4 × 152.4 mm	Formal invitations
A7	5” × 7”	127 × 177.8 mm	Standard invitation
A6	4.5” × 6.25”	114.3 × 158.8 mm	Smaller invitations
Slim	4” × 9.25”	101.6 × 234.9 mm	Modern slim invitations

Booklet Sizes

Size	Inches	Millimeters	Common Use
Digest	5.5” × 8.5”	139.7 × 215.9 mm	Small books, magazines
A5	5.83” × 8.27”	148 × 210 mm	International books
Letter	8.5” × 11”	215.9 × 279.4 mm	Programs, catalogs
Square Small	6” × 6”	152.4 × 152.4 mm	Photo books
Square Medium	8” × 8”	203.2 × 203.2 mm	Coffee table books
Square Large	12” × 12”	304.8 × 304.8 mm	Large photo books
US Trade	6” × 9”	152.4 × 228.6 mm	Standard US paperback
Comic Book	6.625” × 10.25”	168.3 × 260.4 mm	Comic books

Sticker Sizes

Type	Inches	Common Use
Small Circle	1” - 2” diameter	Logo stickers, labels
Medium Circle	2” - 3” diameter	Product labels, promo
Large Circle	3” - 4” diameter	Bumper stickers (circular)
Small Rectangle	2” × 3”	Product labels
Medium Rectangle	3” × 5”	Promotional stickers
Bumper Sticker	3” × 11”	Car bumper stickers
Large Bumper	4” × 14”	Large bumper stickers
Die-cut	Custom	Any custom shape

Banner Sizes

Type	Inches	Feet	Common Use
Small Vinyl	24” × 48”	2’ × 4’	Indoor displays
Medium Vinyl	36” × 72”	3’ × 6’	Standard outdoor
Large Vinyl	48” × 96”	4’ × 8’	Building banners
Extra Large	60” × 120”	5’ × 10’	Large outdoor
Pull-up Banner	33” × 79”	2.75’ × 6.6’	Retractable banner
X-Banner	24” × 63”	2’ × 5.25’	Portable display

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Paper Size with Bleed Calculations

Adding Bleed (0.125” / 3mm standard)

US Sizes with Bleed

Calculating full bleed size:

Formula: Width + 0.25” × Height + 0.25” (Add 0.125” to each side = 0.25” total)

Trim Size	With Bleed (Inches)	With Bleed (mm)
Letter (8.5” × 11”)	8.75” × 11.25”	222.25 × 285.75 mm
Legal (8.5” × 14”)	8.75” × 14.25”	222.25 × 361.95 mm
Tabloid (11” × 17”)	11.25” × 17.25”	285.75 × 438.15 mm
Business Card (3.5” × 2”)	3.75” × 2.25”	95.25 × 57.15 mm
Postcard (4” × 6”)	4.25” × 6.25”	107.95 × 158.75 mm
Postcard (5” × 7”)	5.25” × 7.25”	133.35 × 184.15 mm

ISO A Sizes with Bleed

A sizes with 3mm bleed on all sides:

Trim Size	With Bleed (mm)	With Bleed (Inches)
A4 (210 × 297 mm)	216 × 303 mm	8.50” × 11.93”
A5 (148 × 210 mm)	154 × 216 mm	6.06” × 8.50”
A6 (105 × 148 mm)	111 × 154 mm	4.37” × 6.06”
A3 (297 × 420 mm)	303 × 426 mm	11.93” × 16.77”
A2 (420 × 594 mm)	426 × 600 mm	16.77” × 23.62”

Business Cards with Bleed

All business card sizes with standard bleed:

Region	Trim Size	With 0.125” Bleed	With 3mm Bleed
USA	3.5” × 2”	3.75” × 2.25”	95.25 × 57.15 mm
Europe	85 × 55 mm	91 × 61 mm	3.58” × 2.40”
Japan	91 × 55 mm	97 × 61 mm	3.82” × 2.40”
Australia	90 × 55 mm	96 × 61 mm	3.78” × 2.40”

Setup in Printery:

• Frame size: Trim size (3.5” × 2”)
• Bleed: 0.125” enabled
• Plugin adds bleed automatically

Custom Calculation

Formula for any size:

Inches (standard 0.125” bleed):

Bleed width = Trim width + 0.25"
Bleed height = Trim height + 0.25"

Example (5" × 7" trim):
Bleed size = 5.25" × 7.25"

Millimeters (standard 3mm bleed):

Bleed width = Trim width + 6 mm
Bleed height = Trim height + 6 mm

Example (100 × 150 mm trim):
Bleed size = 106 × 156 mm

Remember: Bleed extends OUTSIDE trim, content should extend to bleed edge

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Setting Up in Printery

1. Create Frame at Trim Size

   In Figma:

   1. Create frame (A key or rectangle tool)
   2. Set to trim size (final cut size)
   3. Example: Business card = 3.5” × 2”

   Don’t add bleed manually: Plugin does this

2. Enable Bleed in Plugin

   In Printery:

   • Document tab
   • Bleed: Enable ✓
   • Amount: 0.125” (or 3mm)

   Plugin adds: 0.125” on all sides automatically

3. Extend Content to Bleed

   Design consideration:

   • Background fills: Extend to bleed edge (automatic)
   • Edge elements: Extend to bleed if full-bleed
   • Text/logos: Keep in safety zone (0.25” from edge)

   Safety zone: Area guaranteed not to be cut off

4. Verify in PDF

   After export:

   1. Open PDF
   2. Check bleed marks visible
   3. Verify content extends to bleed edge
   4. Check crop marks present

   PDF size: Should be trim + bleed (e.g., 3.75” × 2.25” for business card)

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Choosing Paper Size for Your Project

Business Documents

Letterhead, invoices, proposals:

USA: Letter (8.5” × 11”) International: A4 (210 × 297 mm)

Why: Standard office paper size, fits standard printers and envelopes

Marketing Materials

Flyers, brochures, promotional:

Popular sizes:

• Letter (8.5” × 11”): Most economical
• Tabloid (11” × 17”): More impact
• A4 (210 × 297 mm): International
• A5 (148 × 210 mm): Compact

Consider:

• Budget: Standard sizes cheaper
• Distribution: Must fit in racks, mailers
• Impact: Larger = more expensive but more visible

Business Cards

Professional identity cards:

Standard choice:

• USA/Canada: 3.5” × 2”
• Europe/Intl: 85 × 55 mm
• Japan: 91 × 55 mm

Use standard size: Fits wallets, card holders

Avoid non-standard: Won’t fit in standard storage

Posters

Wall displays, events:

Common choices:

• Small: 11” × 17” (economical)
• Medium: 18” × 24” (standard poster)
• Large: 24” × 36” (movie poster size)

Consider:

• Viewing distance: Farther = larger needed
• Location: Indoor vs outdoor
• Budget: Larger = more expensive

Standard frames: Available for common sizes

Books / Booklets

Multi-page bound documents:

Common sizes:

• US Trade: 6” × 9” (standard paperback)
• Digest: 5.5” × 8.5” (compact)
• Letter: 8.5” × 11” (catalogs)
• A5: 148 × 210 mm (European standard)

Consider:

• Page count: Thicker books need standard sizes
• Binding method: Some sizes better for certain binding
• Cost: Standard sizes more economical

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Paper Size Standards by Country

United States & Canada

Primary standard: US Letter series

Common sizes:

• Letter: 8.5” × 11”
• Legal: 8.5” × 14”
• Tabloid: 11” × 17”
• Business Card: 3.5” × 2”

Note: Different from rest of world (ISO A series)

Converting: A4 ≈ Letter (close but not exact)

Europe, Asia, Australia

Primary standard: ISO 216 (A series)

Common sizes:

• A4: 210 × 297 mm (documents)
• A5: 148 × 210 mm (booklets)
• A3: 297 × 420 mm (posters)
• Business Card: 85 × 55 mm

Coverage: Most of world uses ISO standards

Advantage: Consistent scaling (each size is exact half/double)

Japan

Dual standard:

• ISO A series (for most documents)
• JIS B series (for specific uses)
• Unique business card: 91 × 55 mm

Difference: Slightly larger than European business cards

Use: Match local standards when printing in Japan

Latin America

Mixed standards:

• Brazil: A series (ISO)
• Mexico: Mix of US Letter and ISO A4
• Argentina: A series (ISO)

Best practice: Ask local printer which standard they use

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Quick Conversion Table

Inches ↔ Millimeters

Inches	Millimeters	Common Use
0.125”	3.175 mm	Standard bleed
0.25”	6.35 mm	Safety margin
1”	25.4 mm	—
2”	50.8 mm	Business card height (US)
3.5”	88.9 mm	Business card width (US)
8.5”	215.9 mm	Letter width
11”	279.4 mm	Letter height

Points ↔ Inches

Points	Inches	Use
72 pt	1”	Standard (72 points per inch)
612 pt	8.5”	Letter width
792 pt	11”	Letter height

Note: 1 inch = 72 points (PostScript/PDF standard)

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Learn More

Document Setup

Configure bleed and page size

Business Cards Tutorial

Complete business card workflow

Brochures Guide

Design brochures for print

Design to Print

Complete print workflow

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Pro tip: Always use standard sizes when possible. Custom sizes cost significantly more due to cutting/setup fees. Standard sizes use full sheets efficiently, reducing waste and cost.