Magazine & periodical formats
A4 magazine paper size
A4 magazine measures 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 in). The standard magazine page in Europe and much of the world.
210 x 297millimetres
8.27 x 11.69inches
2,480 x 3,508pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 210 x 297 mm |
| Centimetres | 21 x 29.7 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 8.268 x 11.693 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 8 1/4 x 11 11/16 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 595.3 x 841.9 pt |
| Picas | 49.61 x 70.16 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 595 x 842 px | 0.5 MP |
| 96 dpi | 794 x 1,123 px | 0.9 MP |
| 150 dpi | 1,240 x 1,754 px | 2.2 MP |
| 200 dpi | 1,654 x 2,339 px | 3.9 MP |
| 300 dpi | 2,480 x 3,508 px | 8.7 MP |
| 600 dpi | 4,961 x 7,016 px | 34.8 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) | 216 x 303 mm | 8.504 x 11.929 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 216.4 x 303.4 mm | 8.518 x 11.943 in |
How many A4 magazine fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 1-up | 0-up |
| A3 | 2-up | 1-up |
| SRA3 | 2-up | 2-up |
| Tabloid 11 x 17 in | 1-up | 1-up |
| 12 x 18 in | 2-up | 2-up |
| 13 x 19 in (Super B) | 2-up | 2-up |
| B2 (offset) | 4-up | 4-up |
| B1 (offset) | 9-up | 9-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for A4 magazine
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Unfolded | 210 x 297 mm | 9 x 12 catalog envelope, C4 envelope, 10 x 13 catalog envelope |
| Folded in half | 148.5 x 210 mm | 6 x 9 booklet envelope, C5 envelope, Invite envelope |
| Folded in thirds | 99 x 210 mm | DL envelope, #10 envelope, Italian envelope |
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of A4 magazine?
A4 magazine is 210 x 297 mm, which is 8.27 x 11.69 in (8 1/4 x 11 11/16 in).
How many pixels is A4 magazine at 300 DPI?
2,480 x 3,508 pixels at 300 dpi, or 1,240 x 1,754 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Dimensions per the relevant standard; see sources.