Traditional & historic sizes
Elephant paper size
Elephant measures 584.2 x 711.2 mm (23 x 28 in). Traditional British drawing paper.
584.2 x 711.2millimetres
23 x 28inches
6,900 x 8,400pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 584.2 x 711.2 mm |
| Centimetres | 58.42 x 71.12 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 23 x 28 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 23 x 28 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 1656 x 2016 pt |
| Picas | 138 x 168 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 1,656 x 2,016 px | 3.3 MP |
| 96 dpi | 2,208 x 2,688 px | 5.9 MP |
| 150 dpi | 3,450 x 4,200 px | 14.5 MP |
| 200 dpi | 4,600 x 5,600 px | 25.8 MP |
| 300 dpi | 6,900 x 8,400 px | 58 MP |
| 600 dpi | 13,800 x 16,800 px | 231.8 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) | 590.2 x 717.2 mm | 23.236 x 28.236 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 590.6 x 717.6 mm | 23.25 x 28.25 in |
How many Elephant fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (offset) | 1-up | 1-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of Elephant?
Elephant is 584.2 x 711.2 mm, which is 23 x 28 in (23 x 28 in).
How many pixels is Elephant at 300 DPI?
6,900 x 8,400 pixels at 300 dpi, or 3,450 x 4,200 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Dimensions per the relevant standard; see sources.