Magazine & periodical formats
Standard US magazine paper size
Standard US magazine measures 212.7 x 276.2 mm (8.38 x 10.88 in). The most common US consumer magazine trim.
212.7 x 276.2millimetres
8.38 x 10.88inches
2,512 x 3,262pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 212.7 x 276.2 mm |
| Centimetres | 21.27 x 27.62 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 8.375 x 10.875 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 8 3/8 x 10 7/8 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 603 x 783 pt |
| Picas | 50.25 x 65.25 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 603 x 783 px | 0.5 MP |
| 96 dpi | 804 x 1,044 px | 0.8 MP |
| 150 dpi | 1,256 x 1,631 px | 2 MP |
| 200 dpi | 1,675 x 2,175 px | 3.6 MP |
| 300 dpi | 2,512 x 3,262 px | 8.2 MP |
| 600 dpi | 5,025 x 6,525 px | 32.8 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) | 218.7 x 282.2 mm | 8.611 x 11.111 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 219.1 x 282.6 mm | 8.625 x 11.125 in |
How many Standard US magazine fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| A3 | 1-up | 1-up |
| SRA3 | 2-up | 2-up |
| Letter | 1-up | 0-up |
| Tabloid 11 x 17 in | 2-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 Standard US magazine
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Unfolded | 212.7 x 276.2 mm | 9 x 12 catalog envelope, C4 envelope, 10 x 13 catalog envelope |
| Folded in half | 138.1 x 212.7 mm | A9 envelope, 6 x 9 booklet envelope, C5 envelope |
| Folded in thirds | 92.1 x 212.7 mm | #9 envelope, DL envelope, #10 envelope |
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of Standard US magazine?
Standard US magazine is 212.7 x 276.2 mm, which is 8.38 x 10.88 in (8 3/8 x 10 7/8 in).
How many pixels is Standard US magazine at 300 DPI?
2,512 x 3,262 pixels at 300 dpi, or 1,256 x 1,631 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Dimensions per the relevant standard; see sources.