Just how big is A2 paper? Do I need a C5 envelope or a C6? What are the standard poster sizes?
The answer to all these questions are on this page.
We'll start with a helpful diagram:
ISO Sizes - Untrimmed Stock |
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'A' Range:
The 'A' Range is the finished trimmed size of paper used in printing and related industries.
A7 |
105mm |
x |
74mm |
A6 |
148mm |
x |
105mm |
A5 |
210mm |
x |
148mm |
A4 |
297mm |
x |
210mm |
A3 |
420mm |
x |
297mm |
A2 |
594mm |
x |
420mm |
A1 |
841mm |
x |
594mm |
A0 |
1189mm |
x |
841mm |
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'B' Range:
The 'B' range covers a need for special applications, such as oversize documents and posters.
B7 |
125mm |
x |
88mm |
B6 |
176mm |
x |
125mm |
B5 |
250mm |
x |
176mm |
B4 |
353mm |
x |
250mm |
B3 |
500mm |
x |
353mm |
B2 |
707mm |
x |
500mm |
B1 |
1000mm |
x |
707mm |
B0 |
1414mm |
x |
1000mm |
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'C' Range - Envelope Sizes:
Connected to both envelopes and folders, the 'C' range allows 'A' sized items to be inserted.
C8 |
81mm |
x |
57mm |
C7 |
114mm |
x |
81mm |
C6 |
162mm |
x |
114mm |
C5 |
229mm |
x |
162mm |
C4 |
324mm |
x |
229mm |
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American Quarto:
American Quarto is normally used by USA based companies and is generally stated in inches.
11" x 8.5" |
(280mm x 216mm) |
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ISO Sizes - Untrimmed Stock |
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SRA Sheet Sizes:
Known as the supplementary range, this sheet size offers greater flexibility in allowing for bleed, machine handling and finishing.
SRA6 |
160mm |
x |
112mm |
SRA5 |
225mm |
x |
160mm |
SRA4 |
320mm |
x |
225mm |
SRA3 |
450mm |
x |
320mm |
SRA2 |
640mm |
x |
450mm |
SRA1 |
900mm |
x |
640mm |
SRA0 |
1280mm |
x |
900mm |
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RA Sheet Sizes:
The 'RA' range allows for a 5% waste when finally trimmed. This range is not widely stocked due to the limitations in application.
RA6 |
152mm |
x |
107mm |
RA5 |
215mm |
x |
152mm |
RA4 |
305mm |
x |
215mm |
RA3 |
430mm |
x |
305mm |
RA2 |
610mm |
x |
430mm |
RA1 |
860mm |
x |
610mm |
RA0 |
1220mm |
x |
860mm |
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Classic Series:
Large Post |
419mm |
x |
533mm |
Demy |
444mm |
x |
572mm |
Medium |
457mm |
x |
584mm |
Royal |
508mm |
x |
635mm |
Double Crown |
508mm |
x |
762mm |
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