Other metric series
1/2 pliego paper size
1/2 pliego measures 500 x 700 mm (19.69 x 27.56 in). Part of the Other metric series.
500 x 700millimetres
19.69 x 27.56inches
5,906 x 8,268pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 500 x 700 mm |
| Centimetres | 50 x 70 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 19.685 x 27.559 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 19 11/16 x 27 9/16 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 1417.3 x 1984.3 pt |
| Picas | 118.11 x 165.35 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 1,417 x 1,984 px | 2.8 MP |
| 96 dpi | 1,890 x 2,646 px | 5 MP |
| 150 dpi | 2,953 x 4,134 px | 12.2 MP |
| 200 dpi | 3,937 x 5,512 px | 21.7 MP |
| 300 dpi | 5,906 x 8,268 px | 48.8 MP |
| 600 dpi | 11,811 x 16,535 px | 195.3 MP |
300 dpi is the usual target for printed photos and artwork; 72–96 dpi is screen resolution.
Document size with bleed
| Bleed | Millimetres | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 3 mm bleed (each side) | 506 x 706 mm | 19.921 x 27.795 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 506.4 x 706.4 mm | 19.935 x 27.809 in |
How many 1/2 pliego fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| B2 (offset) | 1-up | 0-up |
| B1 (offset) | 2-up | 1-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
This size is listed in the Wikipedia article on paper sizes under “Pliego”. Historic and regional sizes can vary between sources and mills.
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of 1/2 pliego?
1/2 pliego is 500 x 700 mm, which is 19.69 x 27.56 in (19 11/16 x 27 9/16 in).
How many pixels is 1/2 pliego at 300 DPI?
5,906 x 8,268 pixels at 300 dpi, or 2,953 x 4,134 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Listed in the Wikipedia article “Paper size” (CC BY-SA 4.0).