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Paper Size Chart

ISO A, B and C paper sizes — dimensions in mm and inches, A0 to A10.

The Paper Size Chart gives the exact dimensions of every ISO 216 size — A0 through A10, plus the B series (posters, books) and C series (envelopes) — in millimeters and inches, computed from the elegant rule that defines them.

ISO paper is built on one idea: the ratio √2:1, so folding a sheet in half always produces the next size with the same proportion. A0 is exactly 1 m², A1 is half of it, and A4 — the world's printing default at 210 × 297 mm — is A3 folded once.

Select any series and number for an instant dimension card, and scan the full table below to compare sizes at a glance. US Letter (215.9 × 279.4 mm) is the notable non-ISO exception. Everything runs locally.

Dimensions

A4 = 211 × 298 mm

8.3 × 11.7 in · 0.063

Sizemminches
A0841 × 118933.1 × 46.8
A1841 × 59533.1 × 23.4
A2421 × 59516.6 × 23.4
A3421 × 29816.6 × 11.7
A4211 × 2988.3 × 11.7
A5211 × 1498.3 × 5.9
A6106 × 1494.2 × 5.9
A7106 × 754.2 × 3.0
A853 × 752.1 × 3.0
A953 × 382.1 × 1.5
A1027 × 381.1 × 1.5

ISO paper follows the √2 ratio: every size is half of the previous one, so A4 is half of A3. A4 (210 × 297 mm) is the world's most printed size; US Letter (215.9 × 279.4 mm) is the main exception.

How to use the Paper Size Chart

  1. Pick the series: A (standard), B (posters/books) or C (envelopes).
  2. Choose a size number from 0 to 10.
  3. Read the dimensions in mm and inches.
  4. Scan the full table for comparisons.
  5. Use the sizes for print, layout and envelope selection.

Frequently asked questions

Why is A4 half of A3?

ISO paper keeps a √2:1 ratio, so cutting a sheet in half along its long side produces the next smaller size with identical proportions. A3 (297 × 420) folds to exactly A4 (210 × 297).

What are the B and C series for?

B series sits between A sizes — B5 fits between A4 and A5 — used for posters, books and passports. C series is sized for envelopes: a C4 envelope fits an A4 sheet unfolded.

How does US Letter compare to A4?

Letter is 215.9 × 279.4 mm — slightly wider and shorter than A4 (210 × 297). The two are close enough that printers handle both, but layouts designed for one do not map perfectly to the other.