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Guides about paper sizes, dimensions, printing, folding, and standards.

A2420 × 594 mm A3297 × 420 mm A4210 × 297 mm A5 A6 √2 ratio: halving preserves the shape
Standards

The Ultimate Guide to A4 Paper

Why A4 is the most common paper size in the world, and how its √2 aspect ratio makes it uniquely practical.

2026-01-15 · 6 min
Letter8.5 × 11 in Legal8.5 × 14 in Tabloid11 × 17 in Ledger17 × 11 in US sizes use 1:1.29 ratio, not ISO √2 ANSI/ASME Y14.1 · 1996
Standards

US Paper Sizes Explained: Letter, Legal, Tabloid

Why the US uses Letter and Legal instead of A4 — a look at history, dimensions, and the ANSI standard.

2026-01-22 · 7 min
C4229 × 324 mmHolds A4 flat C5162 × 229 mm DL110 × 220 mm ISO 269 — designed to fit ISO 216 A-series paper
Envelopes

Understanding Envelope Sizes: C, DL, B and US

How to choose the right envelope for letters, invitations, and business mail — with dimensions for every standard.

2026-02-01 · 8 min
DPI (Printer) ''' . str_repeat('', 8) . ''' 300 dots per inch PPI (Image) Image resolution 300 PPI → smooth print 150 PPI → acceptable draft 72 PPI → screen only 1 inch = 25.4 mm
Printing

DPI vs PPI: The Complete Guide

What is the difference between DPI and PPI? How many pixels do you need for a 300 DPI A4 print?

2026-02-10 · 9 min
A4210 × 297 mm A5148 × 210 mm A6105 × 148 mm DL110 × 220 mm Halving always preserves the √2 aspect ratio
Guides

How to Fold A4 into A5, A6, and DL

Step-by-step instructions for folding A4 into perfect A5, A6, and DL sizes.

2026-02-18 · 5 min
GSM scale 35 gsmNewsprint 70 gsmBook pages 80 gsmOffice 120 gsmBrochures 200 gsmPosters 400 gsmCards Caliper (thickness) ThinThick GSM = mass · Caliper = thickness
Printing

Paper Weight Explained: GSM, lb, and Caliper

What does 80 gsm mean? How does it compare to 100 lb paper? A guide to paper weight units.

2026-03-01 · 7 min
JIS A series A4210 × 297 mm JIS B series (larger than ISO B) B5182 × 257 mm B4257 × 364 mm Traditional Kiku 4227 × 306 Shiroku 4264 × 379
Regional

Japanese Paper Sizes: JIS A, B, and Traditional Formats

Japan has its own JIS paper standards, including a B series that differs from ISO B.

2026-03-12 · 7 min
Traditional British Foolscap203 × 330 mm Royal508 × 635 mm Demy445 × 572 mm Crown381 × 508 mm Book folding names Folio1 fold Quarto2 folds Octavo3 folds Foolscap is the everyday pre-ISO British size
Regional

Traditional British Paper Sizes: Foolscap, Quarto, Imperial

Before ISO, Britain had a rich set of paper sizes named after folding steps.

2026-03-22 · 8 min
Choose by viewing distance A0841 × 1189 mm3–5 m viewing A1594 × 841 mm1–2 m A2420 × 594 mm0.5–1 m A3297 × 420 mm Body text ≥ 1 mm cap height per 25 cm distance Use 150–300 PPI for print · 72 PPI for far-view only A0 area = 4× A2 area · A1 = 2× A2
Guides

How to Choose the Right Paper Size for Your Poster

A practical guide to choosing A0, A1, A2, or custom poster sizes based on viewing distance and content.

2026-04-02 · 6 min
Business card sizes Europe85 × 55 mm US / Canada3.5 × 2 in Japan91 × 55 mm ISO 7810 ID-1 (credit card size) 85.6 × 54 mmSame as a bank card Standard print weight: 300–400 gsm card stock
Guides

Business Card Sizes Around the World

From 85 × 55 mm in Europe to 3.5 × 2 inches in the US — a global guide.

2026-04-15 · 6 min