A-Series Paper Sizes Explained
The A-series is the world's most widely used paper size standard, defined by ISO 216. Every size maintains a √2 (1:1.414) aspect ratio, meaning folding an A3 in half gives you an A4, folding A4 gives A5, and so on.
📊 A-Series Quick Facts:
• Largest: A0 (841 × 1189 mm)
• Most Used: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
• Smallest: A10 (26 × 37 mm)
• Aspect Ratio: 1:√2 for all sizes
• Largest: A0 (841 × 1189 mm)
• Most Used: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
• Smallest: A10 (26 × 37 mm)
• Aspect Ratio: 1:√2 for all sizes
📏 Complete A-Series Dimensions
| Size | Millimetres | Inches | Convert |
|---|---|---|---|
| A0 | 841 × 1189 mm | 33.1 × 46.8 in | → Pixels |
| A1 | 594 × 841 mm | 23.4 × 33.1 in | → Pixels |
| A2 | 420 × 594 mm | 16.5 × 23.4 in | → Pixels |
| A3 | 297 × 420 mm | 11.7 × 16.5 in | → Pixels |
| A4 | 210 × 297 mm | 8.3 × 11.7 in | → Pixels |
| A5 | 148 × 210 mm | 5.8 × 8.3 in | → Pixels |
| A6 | 105 × 148 mm | 4.1 × 5.8 in | → Pixels |
| A7 | 74 × 105 mm | 2.9 × 4.1 in | — |
| A8 | 52 × 74 mm | 2.0 × 2.9 in | — |
| A9 | 37 × 52 mm | 1.5 × 2.0 in | — |
| A10 | 26 × 37 mm | 1.0 × 1.5 in | — |
🔁 Convert Between A-Series Sizes
Click any conversion below to see detailed dimensions:
A0 → A1
Half size
A0 → A2
Quarter
A0 → A3
Eighth
A1 → A0
Double
A1 → A2
Half
A1 → A3
Quarter
A1 → A4
Eighth
A2 → A1
Double
A2 → A3
Half
A2 → A4
Quarter
A3 → A2
Double
A3 → A4
Half
A3 → A5
Quarter
A4 → A0
16×
A4 → A3
Double
A4 → A5
Half
A5 → A4
Double
A5 → A6
Half
A6 → A5
Double
🖥️ A-Series in Pixels (300 DPI)
A0
9933 × 14043 px
A1
7016 × 9933 px
A2
4961 × 7016 px
A3
3508 × 4961 px
A4
2480 × 3508 px
A5
1748 × 2480 px
A6
1240 × 1748 px
Common Uses of A-Series Sizes
- A0–A1: Posters, technical drawings, large displays
- A2–A3: Architectural plans, diagrams, wall posters
- A4: Letters, documents, magazines, forms
- A5: Notebooks, flyers, invitations
- A6: Postcards, greeting cards
- A7–A10: Business cards, tags, labels