Index cards & notes
5 x 8 index card size
5 x 8 index card measures 127 x 203.2 mm (5 x 8 in). Large note cards and outlines.
127 x 203.2millimetres
5 x 8inches
1,500 x 2,400pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 127 x 203.2 mm |
| Centimetres | 12.7 x 20.32 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 5 x 8 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 5 x 8 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 360 x 576 pt |
| Picas | 30 x 48 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 360 x 576 px | 0.2 MP |
| 96 dpi | 480 x 768 px | 0.4 MP |
| 150 dpi | 750 x 1,200 px | 0.9 MP |
| 200 dpi | 1,000 x 1,600 px | 1.6 MP |
| 300 dpi | 1,500 x 2,400 px | 3.6 MP |
| 600 dpi | 3,000 x 4,800 px | 14.4 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) | 133 x 209.2 mm | 5.236 x 8.236 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 133.4 x 209.6 mm | 5.25 x 8.25 in |
How many 5 x 8 index card fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 2-up | 2-up |
| A3 | 4-up | 4-up |
| SRA3 | 4-up | 4-up |
| Letter | 2-up | 2-up |
| Tabloid 11 x 17 in | 4-up | 4-up |
| 12 x 18 in | 4-up | 4-up |
| 13 x 19 in (Super B) | 4-up | 4-up |
| B2 (offset) | 10-up | 10-up |
| B1 (offset) | 21-up | 21-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for 5 x 8 index card
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Unfolded | 127 x 203.2 mm | A9 envelope, 6 x 9 booklet envelope, C5 envelope |
| Folded in half | 101.6 x 127 mm | A2 envelope, C6 envelope, A6 envelope |
| Folded in thirds | 67.7 x 127 mm | C7/C6 envelope, #6¾ envelope, A2 envelope |
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of 5 x 8 index card?
5 x 8 index card is 127 x 203.2 mm, which is 5 x 8 in (5 x 8 in).
How many pixels is 5 x 8 index card at 300 DPI?
1,500 x 2,400 pixels at 300 dpi, or 750 x 1,200 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Dimensions per the relevant standard; see sources.