Paper Size Reference

Quick reference for paper sizes including A series (A0–A6), B series (B0–B5), and US sizes (Letter, Legal, Tabloid). View dimensions in mm or inches.

SizeWidth (mm)Height (mm)Dimensions
A08411189841 x 1189 mm
A1594841594 x 841 mm
A2420594420 x 594 mm
A3297420297 x 420 mm
A4210297210 x 297 mm
A5148210148 x 210 mm
A6105148105 x 148 mm

Common Comparisons

  • A4 (210 x 297 mm) is close to US Letter (8.5 x 11 in / 215.9 x 279.4 mm)
  • A3 (297 x 420 mm) is close to US Tabloid (11 x 17 in / 279.4 x 431.8 mm)
  • Each A-series size is half the area of the previous: A3 = 2x A4

How It Works

This reference tool displays standard paper sizes from three common systems:

  • A Series (ISO 216): The international standard from A0 (841 × 1189 mm) to A6 (105 × 148 mm). Each size is half the previous one. A4 is the most widely used.
  • B Series (ISO 216): Slightly larger than the corresponding A sizes, B series papers are used for posters, books, and envelopes. B0 starts at 1000 × 1414 mm.
  • US Sizes: North American standards including Letter (8.5 × 11 in), Legal (8.5 × 14 in), and Tabloid (11 × 17 in).

Toggle between millimeters and inches to view dimensions in your preferred unit. Use the search bar to quickly find a specific size.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is A4 paper in inches?

A4 paper is 210 × 297 mm, which is approximately 8.27 × 11.69 inches. It is the most commonly used paper size worldwide and is slightly narrower and taller than US Letter size.

What is the difference between A4 and US Letter?

A4 (210 × 297 mm / 8.27 × 11.69 in) is slightly narrower and taller than US Letter (215.9 × 279.4 mm / 8.5 × 11 in). A4 is the international standard, while Letter is used primarily in the US and Canada.

How does the A-series paper sizing work?

The A-series is based on the ISO 216 standard. A0 has an area of 1 square meter. Each subsequent size (A1, A2, etc.) is exactly half the area of the previous size, created by cutting the longer side in half. All sizes maintain the same aspect ratio of 1:√2.

What is Tabloid size paper?

Tabloid paper is 11 × 17 inches (279.4 × 431.8 mm). It is twice the size of US Letter paper. Ledger is the same dimensions but oriented landscape (17 × 11 inches).

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