Traditional & historic sizes
Imperial paper size
Imperial measures 558.8 x 762 mm (22 x 30 in). Traditional British drawing and watercolour paper.
558.8 x 762millimetres
22 x 30inches
6,600 x 9,000pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 558.8 x 762 mm |
| Centimetres | 55.88 x 76.2 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 22 x 30 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 22 x 30 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 1584 x 2160 pt |
| Picas | 132 x 180 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 1,584 x 2,160 px | 3.4 MP |
| 96 dpi | 2,112 x 2,880 px | 6.1 MP |
| 150 dpi | 3,300 x 4,500 px | 14.9 MP |
| 200 dpi | 4,400 x 6,000 px | 26.4 MP |
| 300 dpi | 6,600 x 9,000 px | 59.4 MP |
| 600 dpi | 13,200 x 18,000 px | 237.6 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) | 564.8 x 768 mm | 22.236 x 30.236 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 565.2 x 768.4 mm | 22.25 x 30.25 in |
How many Imperial 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 Imperial?
Imperial is 558.8 x 762 mm, which is 22 x 30 in (22 x 30 in).
How many pixels is Imperial at 300 DPI?
6,600 x 9,000 pixels at 300 dpi, or 3,300 x 4,500 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Dimensions per the relevant standard; see sources.