Other metric series
DIN D3 paper size
DIN D3 measures 272 x 385 mm (10.71 x 15.16 in). Part of the Other metric series.
272 x 385millimetres
10.71 x 15.16inches
3,213 x 4,547pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 272 x 385 mm |
| Centimetres | 27.2 x 38.5 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 10.709 x 15.157 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 10 11/16 x 15 3/16 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 771 x 1091.3 pt |
| Picas | 64.25 x 90.94 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 771 x 1,091 px | 0.8 MP |
| 96 dpi | 1,028 x 1,455 px | 1.5 MP |
| 150 dpi | 1,606 x 2,274 px | 3.7 MP |
| 200 dpi | 2,142 x 3,031 px | 6.5 MP |
| 300 dpi | 3,213 x 4,547 px | 14.6 MP |
| 600 dpi | 6,425 x 9,094 px | 58.4 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) | 278 x 391 mm | 10.945 x 15.394 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 278.4 x 391.4 mm | 10.959 x 15.407 in |
How many DIN D3 fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| A3 | 1-up | 1-up |
| SRA3 | 1-up | 1-up |
| Tabloid 11 x 17 in | 1-up | 1-up |
| 12 x 18 in | 1-up | 1-up |
| 13 x 19 in (Super B) | 1-up | 1-up |
| B2 (offset) | 2-up | 2-up |
| B1 (offset) | 4-up | 4-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for DIN D3
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Unfolded | 272 x 385 mm | DIN E4 envelope |
| Folded in half | 192.5 x 272 mm | 9 x 12 catalog envelope, C4 envelope |
This size is listed in the Wikipedia article on paper sizes under “German original”. Historic and regional sizes can vary between sources and mills.
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of DIN D3?
DIN D3 is 272 x 385 mm, which is 10.71 x 15.16 in (10 11/16 x 15 3/16 in).
How many pixels is DIN D3 at 300 DPI?
3,213 x 4,547 pixels at 300 dpi, or 1,606 x 2,274 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Listed in the Wikipedia article “Paper size” (CC BY-SA 4.0).