Other metric series
DIN D8 paper size
DIN D8 measures 48 x 68 mm (1.89 x 2.68 in). Part of the Other metric series.
48 x 68millimetres
1.89 x 2.68inches
567 x 803pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 48 x 68 mm |
| Centimetres | 4.8 x 6.8 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 1.89 x 2.677 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 1 7/8 x 2 11/16 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 136.1 x 192.8 pt |
| Picas | 11.34 x 16.06 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 136 x 193 px | 0 MP |
| 96 dpi | 181 x 257 px | 0 MP |
| 150 dpi | 283 x 402 px | 0.1 MP |
| 200 dpi | 378 x 535 px | 0.2 MP |
| 300 dpi | 567 x 803 px | 0.5 MP |
| 600 dpi | 1,134 x 1,606 px | 1.8 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) | 54 x 74 mm | 2.126 x 2.913 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 54.4 x 74.4 mm | 2.14 x 2.927 in |
How many DIN D8 fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 18-up | 12-up |
| A3 | 36-up | 28-up |
| SRA3 | 36-up | 32-up |
| Letter | 16-up | 10-up |
| Tabloid 11 x 17 in | 32-up | 25-up |
| 12 x 18 in | 36-up | 32-up |
| 13 x 19 in (Super B) | 42-up | 36-up |
| B2 (offset) | 100-up | 81-up |
| B1 (offset) | 200-up | 169-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for DIN D8
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Unfolded | 48 x 68 mm | C8 envelope, C7 envelope |
| Folded in half | 34 x 48 mm | C9 envelope, C8 envelope |
| Folded in thirds | 22.7 x 48 mm | C9 envelope, C8 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 D8?
DIN D8 is 48 x 68 mm, which is 1.89 x 2.68 in (1 7/8 x 2 11/16 in).
How many pixels is DIN D8 at 300 DPI?
567 x 803 pixels at 300 dpi, or 283 x 402 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Listed in the Wikipedia article “Paper size” (CC BY-SA 4.0).