Paper Size Chart(ISO 216 & North American Standards)

The definitive guide to international paper dimensions. Compare A4, Letter, Legal, and poster sizes in mm and inches. Download free printable charts for design, office, and engineering.

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Standard Dimensions Reference Guide

SystemNameSize (mm)Size (inches)Notes
ISO A SeriesA0841 Γ— 118933.11" Γ— 46.81"-
ISO A SeriesA1594 Γ— 84123.39" Γ— 33.11"-
ISO A SeriesA2420 Γ— 59416.54" Γ— 23.39"-
ISO A SeriesA3297 Γ— 42011.69" Γ— 16.54"-
ISO A SeriesA4210 Γ— 2978.27" Γ— 11.69"Standard International Paper
ISO A SeriesA5148 Γ— 2105.83" Γ— 8.27"-
ISO A SeriesA6105 Γ— 1484.13" Γ— 5.83"-
ISO A SeriesA774 Γ— 1052.91" Γ— 4.13"-
ISO A SeriesA852 Γ— 742.05" Γ— 2.91"Business Card Size
ISO A SeriesA937 Γ— 521.46" Γ— 2.05"-
ISO A SeriesA1026 Γ— 371.02" Γ— 1.46"-
US CommonLetter216 Γ— 2798.5" Γ— 10.98"Standard US Paper
US CommonLegal216 Γ— 3568.5" Γ— 14.02"-
US CommonTabloid279 Γ— 43210.98" Γ— 17.01"-
US CommonLedger432 Γ— 27917.01" Γ— 10.98"-
US CommonJunior Legal127 Γ— 2035" Γ— 7.99"-
US CommonHalf Letter140 Γ— 2165.51" Γ— 8.5"-
US CommonGov. Letter203 Γ— 2677.99" Γ— 10.51"-
US CommonGov. Legal216 Γ— 3308.5" Γ— 12.99"-

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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How to Use This Paper Chart

Find the perfect paper size for your next project, from business cards to architectural blueprints.

Select Your System

Choose from ISO (A/B/C) for international use, or US Common/ANSI/Arch for North American projects.

Check Dimensions

View precise width and height in millimeters, inches, or pixels (300 DPI) for design work.

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βœ‰οΈ Envelope Size Guide (ISO)

Find the right C-series envelope for your A-series paper.

Paper SizeFoldEnvelope SizeEnvelope Dims
A4 (Unfolded)NoneC4229 x 324 mm
A4 (Folded Once)A5C5162 x 229 mm
A4 (Folded Twice)DLDL110 x 220 mm
A5 (Unfolded)NoneC5162 x 229 mm

πŸ–¨οΈ Pixels for Print (300 DPI)

Required image resolution for high-quality professional printing.

SizeWidth (px)Height (px)Megapixels
A4248035088.7 MP
US Letter255033008.4 MP
A33508496017.4 MP
4x6 Photo120018002.2 MP

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Standard Envelopes

Common commercial envelope sizes in North America.

Envelope NameDimensionsFits Paper
#10 (Standard)4.125" x 9.5"Letter (Tri-fold)
#9 (Return)3.875" x 8.875"Fits inside #10
A2 (Card)4.375" x 5.75"Quarter Sheet / Card
9x12 Booklet9" x 12"Letter (Unfolded)

Common Applications

Which paper size fits your needs?

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Office & Documents

Standard sizes for letters, reports, and official forms.

  • β€’A4 (International Standard)
  • β€’US Letter (North America)
  • β€’Legal (Contracts)
  • β€’Tabloid / A3 (Spreadsheets)
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Creative & Design

Formats for posters, flyers, photos, and marketing materials.

  • β€’A5 / Half Letter (Flyers)
  • β€’A6 (Postcards)
  • β€’4x6 & 5x7 (Photos)
  • β€’B Series (Posters)
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Architecture & Engineering

Large format sizes for blueprints, plans, and technical drawings.

  • β€’Arch D (24x36")
  • β€’Arch E (36x48")
  • β€’ANSI D (22x34")
  • β€’A0 / A1 (CAD Plots)

Paper Size Systems Explained

Understanding the difference between international and American standards.

Global

ISO 216 (A Series)

The international standard based on the 1:√2 aspect ratio. A0 is 1m². Cutting A0 in half gives A1, and so on.

USA/CA

North American

US Letter, Legal, and Tabloid are the standards in USA, Canada, and parts of Mexico/Philippines.

Technical

ANSI & Arch

ANSI standards are based on multiples of Letter size. Arch sizes are used for architectural purposes.

Specialty

ISO B & C

B series is for posters and books. C series defines envelope sizes designed to fit A series paper.

A4 vs US Letter

The two most common paper sizes in the world.

A4210 x 297 mm
vs
Letter8.5 x 11 in

A4 is taller and narrower. Letter is wider and shorter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about paper dimensions and printing.

What is the difference between A4 and Letter size?
A4 (210 x 297 mm) is the international standard used in most countries. US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) is standard in North America. A4 is slightly taller and narrower than Letter.
How do I choose the right paper size for printing?
Check your printer's tray size and settings. Most home printers handle both A4 and Letter, but you may need to adjust the paper guides. For larger sizes like A3 or Tabloid, you need a wide-format printer.
What is the standard business card size?
It varies by region. The US standard is 3.5 x 2 inches (88.9 x 50.8 mm). The international (ISO) standard is often 85 x 55 mm (ISO 7810 ID-1).
What are ANSI and Arch paper sizes?
ANSI sizes are based on US Letter (ANSI A) and double in size (ANSI B = 11x17). Arch sizes are used for architectural drawings and follow a similar doubling pattern (Arch A = 9x12, Arch B = 12x18).
What is the aspect ratio of ISO paper sizes?
ISO A series paper uses the aspect ratio 1:√2 (approximately 1:1.414). This unique property allows a sheet to be cut in half parallel to its shorter side to produce two sheets of the next smaller size with the same aspect ratio.
How many pixels is A4 at 300 DPI?
At 300 DPI (dots per inch), an A4 sheet is 2480 x 3508 pixels. This is the standard resolution for high-quality printing.