Magazine & periodical formats
Digest magazine paper size
Digest magazine measures 139.7 x 215.9 mm (5.5 x 8.5 in). Pocket-size digests and literary journals (sizes vary slightly).
139.7 x 215.9millimetres
5.5 x 8.5inches
1,650 x 2,550pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 139.7 x 215.9 mm |
| Centimetres | 13.97 x 21.59 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 5.5 x 8.5 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 396 x 612 pt |
| Picas | 33 x 51 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 396 x 612 px | 0.2 MP |
| 96 dpi | 528 x 816 px | 0.4 MP |
| 150 dpi | 825 x 1,275 px | 1.1 MP |
| 200 dpi | 1,100 x 1,700 px | 1.9 MP |
| 300 dpi | 1,650 x 2,550 px | 4.2 MP |
| 600 dpi | 3,300 x 5,100 px | 16.8 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) | 145.7 x 221.9 mm | 5.736 x 8.736 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 146.1 x 222.3 mm | 5.75 x 8.75 in |
How many Digest magazine fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 1-up | 1-up |
| A3 | 3-up | 2-up |
| SRA3 | 4-up | 4-up |
| Letter | 2-up | 1-up |
| Tabloid 11 x 17 in | 4-up | 2-up |
| 12 x 18 in | 4-up | 4-up |
| 13 x 19 in (Super B) | 4-up | 4-up |
| B2 (offset) | 10-up | 9-up |
| B1 (offset) | 21-up | 18-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for Digest magazine
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Unfolded | 139.7 x 215.9 mm | A9 envelope, 6 x 9 booklet envelope, C5 envelope |
| Folded in half | 108 x 139.7 mm | A2 envelope, C6 envelope, A6 envelope |
| Folded in thirds | 72 x 139.7 mm | C7/C6 envelope, #6¾ envelope, A2 envelope |
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of Digest magazine?
Digest magazine is 139.7 x 215.9 mm, which is 5.5 x 8.5 in (5 1/2 x 8 1/2 in).
How many pixels is Digest magazine at 300 DPI?
1,650 x 2,550 pixels at 300 dpi, or 825 x 1,275 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Dimensions per the relevant standard; see sources.