Newspaper formats
Swiss paper size
Swiss measures 320 x 475 mm (12.6 x 18.7 in). Used by several Swiss and European papers.
320 x 475millimetres
12.6 x 18.7inches
3,780 x 5,610pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 320 x 475 mm |
| Centimetres | 32 x 47.5 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 12.598 x 18.701 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 12 5/8 x 18 11/16 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 907.1 x 1346.5 pt |
| Picas | 75.59 x 112.2 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 907 x 1,346 px | 1.2 MP |
| 96 dpi | 1,209 x 1,795 px | 2.2 MP |
| 150 dpi | 1,890 x 2,805 px | 5.3 MP |
| 200 dpi | 2,520 x 3,740 px | 9.4 MP |
| 300 dpi | 3,780 x 5,610 px | 21.2 MP |
| 600 dpi | 7,559 x 11,220 px | 84.8 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) | 326 x 481 mm | 12.835 x 18.937 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 326.4 x 481.4 mm | 12.848 x 18.951 in |
How many Swiss fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| 13 x 19 in (Super B) | 1-up | 1-up |
| B2 (offset) | 2-up | 2-up |
| B1 (offset) | 4-up | 4-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for Swiss
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Folded in half | 237.5 x 320 mm | 10 x 13 catalog envelope |
| Folded in thirds | 158.3 x 320 mm | C4 envelope |
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of Swiss?
Swiss is 320 x 475 mm, which is 12.6 x 18.7 in (12 5/8 x 18 11/16 in).
How many pixels is Swiss at 300 DPI?
3,780 x 5,610 pixels at 300 dpi, or 1,890 x 2,805 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Dimensions per the relevant standard; see sources.