British imperial sheet sizes
Foolscap paper size
Foolscap measures 330 x 406 mm (12.99 x 15.98 in). Part of the British imperial sheet sizes.
330 x 406millimetres
12.99 x 15.98inches
3,898 x 4,795pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 330 x 406 mm |
| Centimetres | 33 x 40.6 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 12.992 x 15.984 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 13 x 16 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 935.4 x 1150.9 pt |
| Picas | 77.95 x 95.91 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 935 x 1,151 px | 1.1 MP |
| 96 dpi | 1,247 x 1,534 px | 1.9 MP |
| 150 dpi | 1,949 x 2,398 px | 4.7 MP |
| 200 dpi | 2,598 x 3,197 px | 8.3 MP |
| 300 dpi | 3,898 x 4,795 px | 18.7 MP |
| 600 dpi | 7,795 x 9,591 px | 74.8 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) | 336 x 412 mm | 13.228 x 16.22 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 336.4 x 412.4 mm | 13.242 x 16.234 in |
How many Foolscap fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| 13 x 19 in (Super B) | 1-up | 0-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.
This size is listed in the Wikipedia article on paper sizes under “Traditional inch-based paper sizes”. Historic and regional sizes can vary between sources and mills.
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of Foolscap?
Foolscap is 330 x 406 mm, which is 12.99 x 15.98 in (13 x 16 in).
How many pixels is Foolscap at 300 DPI?
3,898 x 4,795 pixels at 300 dpi, or 1,949 x 2,398 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Listed in the Wikipedia article “Paper size” (CC BY-SA 4.0).