Glossary of Printing Sizes

Common Paper Size Dimensions given in millimetres. Remember that depth (length) of the sheet is always quoted first.

AO - 841 x 1189mm

A1 - 840 x 594mm Posters

A2 - 420 x 594mm Newspaper page

A3 - 297 x 420mm The size of 2 A4 sheets - suitable for leaflets

A4 - 297 x 210mm Letterhead

A5 - 148 x 210mm Book size, memo pad

A6 - 105 x 148mm Postcards, Invitations, Index Cards

DL - 210 x 99mm With Compliments Slips

Business Card - 90 x 55mm