A3 to A2 Conversion
A2 is exactly double A3. If you have an A3 design you want to print larger, you can scale it up to A2 by 141% (the inverse of the 70.7% reduction).
A3 (Original)
A3
297 × 420 mm
11.7 × 16.5 in
11.7 × 16.5 in
A2 (Enlarged)
A2
420 × 594 mm
16.5 × 23.4 in
16.5 × 23.4 in
📊 A3 → A2 Quick Facts:
• Scale Up: 141.4%
• Ratio: A2 = 2 × A3
• Enlarge Factor: Multiply dimensions by √2
• Uses: Wall charts, medium posters
• Scale Up: 141.4%
• Ratio: A2 = 2 × A3
• Enlarge Factor: Multiply dimensions by √2
• Uses: Wall charts, medium posters
📏 Complete Dimensions
| Unit | A3 | A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 297 × 420 mm | 420 × 594 mm |
| Centimetres | 29.7 × 42.0 cm | 42.0 × 59.4 cm |
| Inches | 11.7 × 16.5 in | 16.5 × 23.4 in |
| Pixels @ 72 DPI | 842 × 1191 px | 1191 × 1684 px |
| Pixels @ 300 DPI | 3508 × 4961 px | 4961 × 7016 px |
| Pixels @ 600 DPI | 7016 × 9921 px | 9921 × 14031 px |
🖨️ Printing A3 to A2
- Scale up 141% in your printer settings
- Check bleed if printing to the edge
- Verify DPI remains at least 150 for A2 quality
- Consider tiling if you don't have an A2 printer
🔁 Related Conversions
- A3 to A4 – Half size
- A3 to A5 – Quarter size
- A3 to Pixels – Digital conversion
- A2 to A3 – Reverse conversion
- A2 to A1 – Larger size
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is A2 double A3? Yes — A2 is exactly double the area of A3.
How do I enlarge A3 to A2? Set your printer or software to 141% scale.