Index cards & notes
Index card 6 × 8 size
Index card 6 × 8 measures 152 x 203 mm (5.98 x 7.99 in). Part of the Index cards & notes.
152 x 203millimetres
5.98 x 7.99inches
1,795 x 2,398pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 152 x 203 mm |
| Centimetres | 15.2 x 20.3 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 5.984 x 7.992 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 6 x 8 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 430.9 x 575.4 pt |
| Picas | 35.91 x 47.95 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 431 x 575 px | 0.2 MP |
| 96 dpi | 574 x 767 px | 0.4 MP |
| 150 dpi | 898 x 1,199 px | 1.1 MP |
| 200 dpi | 1,197 x 1,598 px | 1.9 MP |
| 300 dpi | 1,795 x 2,398 px | 4.3 MP |
| 600 dpi | 3,591 x 4,795 px | 17.2 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) | 158 x 209 mm | 6.22 x 8.228 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 158.4 x 209.4 mm | 6.234 x 8.242 in |
How many Index card 6 × 8 fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 1-up | 1-up |
| A3 | 2-up | 2-up |
| SRA3 | 4-up | 4-up |
| Letter | 1-up | 1-up |
| Tabloid 11 x 17 in | 2-up | 2-up |
| 12 x 18 in | 4-up | 2-up |
| 13 x 19 in (Super B) | 4-up | 4-up |
| B2 (offset) | 9-up | 9-up |
| B1 (offset) | 18-up | 18-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for Index card 6 × 8
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Unfolded | 152 x 203 mm | C5 envelope, Invite envelope |
| Folded in half | 101.5 x 152 mm | C6 envelope, A6 envelope, DL envelope |
| Folded in thirds | 67.7 x 152 mm | C7/C6 envelope, #6¾ envelope, C6 envelope |
This size is listed in the Wikipedia article on paper sizes under “Index card sizes”. Historic and regional sizes can vary between sources and mills.
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of Index card 6 × 8?
Index card 6 × 8 is 152 x 203 mm, which is 5.98 x 7.99 in (6 x 8 in).
How many pixels is Index card 6 × 8 at 300 DPI?
1,795 x 2,398 pixels at 300 dpi, or 898 x 1,199 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Listed in the Wikipedia article “Paper size” (CC BY-SA 4.0).