Magazine & periodical formats
US comic book paper size
US comic book measures 168.3 x 260.4 mm (6.63 x 10.25 in). Single-issue American comics (trim).
168.3 x 260.4millimetres
6.63 x 10.25inches
1,988 x 3,075pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 168.3 x 260.4 mm |
| Centimetres | 16.83 x 26.04 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 6.625 x 10.25 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 6 5/8 x 10 1/4 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 477 x 738 pt |
| Picas | 39.75 x 61.5 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 477 x 738 px | 0.4 MP |
| 96 dpi | 636 x 984 px | 0.6 MP |
| 150 dpi | 994 x 1,538 px | 1.5 MP |
| 200 dpi | 1,325 x 2,050 px | 2.7 MP |
| 300 dpi | 1,988 x 3,075 px | 6.1 MP |
| 600 dpi | 3,975 x 6,150 px | 24.4 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) | 174.3 x 266.4 mm | 6.861 x 10.486 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 174.6 x 266.7 mm | 6.875 x 10.5 in |
How many US comic book 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) | 4-up | 4-up |
| B1 (offset) | 12-up | 12-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for US comic book
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Folded in half | 130.2 x 168.3 mm | A7 envelope, A9 envelope, 6 x 9 booklet envelope |
| Folded in thirds | 86.8 x 168.3 mm | Monarch envelope, 1/3 A4, #9 envelope |
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of US comic book?
US comic book is 168.3 x 260.4 mm, which is 6.63 x 10.25 in (6 5/8 x 10 1/4 in).
How many pixels is US comic book at 300 DPI?
1,988 x 3,075 pixels at 300 dpi, or 994 x 1,538 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Dimensions per the relevant standard; see sources.