Traditional & historic sizes
Foolscap folio paper size
Foolscap folio measures 203.2 x 330.2 mm (8 x 13 in). British and Commonwealth office paper before A4; still used in some countries.
203.2 x 330.2millimetres
8 x 13inches
2,400 x 3,900pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 203.2 x 330.2 mm |
| Centimetres | 20.32 x 33.02 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 8 x 13 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 8 x 13 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 576 x 936 pt |
| Picas | 48 x 78 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 576 x 936 px | 0.5 MP |
| 96 dpi | 768 x 1,248 px | 1 MP |
| 150 dpi | 1,200 x 1,950 px | 2.3 MP |
| 200 dpi | 1,600 x 2,600 px | 4.2 MP |
| 300 dpi | 2,400 x 3,900 px | 9.4 MP |
| 600 dpi | 4,800 x 7,800 px | 37.4 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) | 209.2 x 336.2 mm | 8.236 x 13.236 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 209.6 x 336.6 mm | 8.25 x 13.25 in |
How many Foolscap folio 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) | 2-up | 1-up |
| B2 (offset) | 4-up | 4-up |
| B1 (offset) | 9-up | 8-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for Foolscap folio
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Folded in half | 165.1 x 203.2 mm | Invite envelope |
| Folded in thirds | 110.1 x 203.2 mm | C6/C5 envelope, #11 envelope, A9 envelope |
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of Foolscap folio?
Foolscap folio is 203.2 x 330.2 mm, which is 8 x 13 in (8 x 13 in).
How many pixels is Foolscap folio at 300 DPI?
2,400 x 3,900 pixels at 300 dpi, or 1,200 x 1,950 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Dimensions per the relevant standard; see sources.