North American sizes
7 × 9 paper size
7 × 9 measures 178 x 229 mm (7.01 x 9.02 in). Part of the North American sizes.
178 x 229millimetres
7.01 x 9.02inches
2,102 x 2,705pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 178 x 229 mm |
| Centimetres | 17.8 x 22.9 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 7.008 x 9.016 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 7 x 9 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 504.6 x 649.1 pt |
| Picas | 42.05 x 54.09 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 505 x 649 px | 0.3 MP |
| 96 dpi | 673 x 866 px | 0.6 MP |
| 150 dpi | 1,051 x 1,352 px | 1.4 MP |
| 200 dpi | 1,402 x 1,803 px | 2.5 MP |
| 300 dpi | 2,102 x 2,705 px | 5.7 MP |
| 600 dpi | 4,205 x 5,409 px | 22.7 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) | 184 x 235 mm | 7.244 x 9.252 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 184.4 x 235.4 mm | 7.258 x 9.266 in |
How many 7 × 9 fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 1-up | 1-up |
| A3 | 2-up | 2-up |
| SRA3 | 2-up | 2-up |
| Letter | 1-up | 1-up |
| Tabloid 11 x 17 in | 2-up | 2-up |
| 12 x 18 in | 2-up | 2-up |
| 13 x 19 in (Super B) | 2-up | 2-up |
| B2 (offset) | 6-up | 6-up |
| B1 (offset) | 15-up | 15-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for 7 × 9
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Folded in half | 114.5 x 178 mm | A7 envelope, A9 envelope, #12 envelope |
| Folded in thirds | 76.3 x 178 mm | Monarch envelope, 1/3 A4, #9 envelope |
This size is listed in the Wikipedia article on paper sizes under “Inch-based loose sizes”. Historic and regional sizes can vary between sources and mills.
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of 7 × 9?
7 × 9 is 178 x 229 mm, which is 7.01 x 9.02 in (7 x 9 in).
How many pixels is 7 × 9 at 300 DPI?
2,102 x 2,705 pixels at 300 dpi, or 1,051 x 1,352 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Listed in the Wikipedia article “Paper size” (CC BY-SA 4.0).