Paper Sizes
A quick reference guide to help you choose the right paper size for your print project.
‘A’ range
The ‘A’ Range is the finished trimmed size of paper used in printing and related industries.
| A2 | 594mm | x | 420mm |
| A3 | 420mm | x | 297mm |
| A4 | 297mm | x | 210mm |
| A5 | 210mm | x | 148mm |
| A6 | 148mm | x | 105mm |
| A7 | 105mm | x | 74mm |
| A8 | 74mm | x | 52mm |
| A9 | 52mm | x | 37mm |
| A10 | 37mm | x | 26mm |
‘B’ range
The ‘B’ Range covers a need for special applications, such as oversize documents and posters.
| B2 | 707mm | x | 500mm |
| B3 | 500mm | x | 353mm |
| B4 | 353mm | x | 250mm |
| B5 | 250mm | x | 176mm |
| B6 | 176mm | x | 125mm |
| B7 | 125mm | x | 88mm |
| B8 | 88mm | x | 62mm |
| B9 | 62mm | x | 44mm |
| B10 | 44mm | x | 31mm |
Bishops B5 (245mm x 172mm)
We also offer an additional size that we refer to as ‘Bishops B5’. It is very popular when booklets and brochures need to stand out against other A and B sized publications. It also has the cost advantage of enabling you to fit more pages on a single sheet than B5.
Think About Postage Costs
If your printed materials are being mailed, paper size can have a surprisingly large impact on your budget.
Publications sized A5 to A10 can usually be sent at the Royal Mail Letter rate when enclosed in a C5 or DL envelope, provided the finished item is no more than 5mm thick and weighs under 100g.
By comparison, an A4 publication will normally attract Large Letter postage rates. For high-volume mailings, folding an A4 document to A5 or choosing a smaller finished size from the outset can save thousands of pounds in postage.
Our team can advise on the most cost-effective specification if your project includes mailing.
