Business card sizes
US business card size
US business card measures 50.8 x 88.9 mm (2 x 3.5 in). Standard in the US and Canada (displayed landscape 3.5 x 2 in).
50.8 x 88.9millimetres
2 x 3.5inches
600 x 1,050pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 50.8 x 88.9 mm |
| Centimetres | 5.08 x 8.89 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 2 x 3.5 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 2 x 3 1/2 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 144 x 252 pt |
| Picas | 12 x 21 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 144 x 252 px | 0 MP |
| 96 dpi | 192 x 336 px | 0.1 MP |
| 150 dpi | 300 x 525 px | 0.2 MP |
| 200 dpi | 400 x 700 px | 0.3 MP |
| 300 dpi | 600 x 1,050 px | 0.6 MP |
| 600 dpi | 1,200 x 2,100 px | 2.5 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) | 56.8 x 94.9 mm | 2.236 x 3.736 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 57.2 x 95.3 mm | 2.25 x 3.75 in |
How many US business card fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 12-up | 10-up |
| A3 | 24-up | 21-up |
| SRA3 | 30-up | 21-up |
| Letter | 12-up | 8-up |
| Tabloid 11 x 17 in | 24-up | 16-up |
| 12 x 18 in | 30-up | 24-up |
| 13 x 19 in (Super B) | 30-up | 25-up |
| B2 (offset) | 65-up | 60-up |
| B1 (offset) | 143-up | 120-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for US business card
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Unfolded | 50.8 x 88.9 mm | C7 envelope, C7/C6 envelope |
| Folded in half | 44.5 x 50.8 mm | C8 envelope, C7 envelope |
| Folded in thirds | 29.6 x 50.8 mm | C9 envelope, C8 envelope |
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of US business card?
US business card is 50.8 x 88.9 mm, which is 2 x 3.5 in (2 x 3 1/2 in).
How many pixels is US business card at 300 DPI?
600 x 1,050 pixels at 300 dpi, or 300 x 525 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Dimensions per the relevant standard; see sources.