Newspaper formats
US broadsheet (12-inch web) paper size
US broadsheet (12-inch web) measures 305 x 578 mm (12.01 x 22.76 in). Modern US broadsheet after papers narrowed their web width.
305 x 578millimetres
12.01 x 22.76inches
3,602 x 6,827pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 305 x 578 mm |
| Centimetres | 30.5 x 57.8 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 12.008 x 22.756 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 12 x 22 3/4 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 864.6 x 1638.4 pt |
| Picas | 72.05 x 136.54 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 865 x 1,638 px | 1.4 MP |
| 96 dpi | 1,153 x 2,185 px | 2.5 MP |
| 150 dpi | 1,801 x 3,413 px | 6.1 MP |
| 200 dpi | 2,402 x 4,551 px | 10.9 MP |
| 300 dpi | 3,602 x 6,827 px | 24.6 MP |
| 600 dpi | 7,205 x 13,654 px | 98.4 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) | 311 x 584 mm | 12.244 x 22.992 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 311.4 x 584.4 mm | 12.258 x 23.006 in |
How many US broadsheet (12-inch web) fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| B2 (offset) | 1-up | 1-up |
| B1 (offset) | 3-up | 3-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for US broadsheet (12-inch web)
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Folded in thirds | 192.7 x 305 mm | C4 envelope, 10 x 13 catalog envelope |
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of US broadsheet (12-inch web)?
US broadsheet (12-inch web) is 305 x 578 mm, which is 12.01 x 22.76 in (12 x 22 3/4 in).
How many pixels is US broadsheet (12-inch web) at 300 DPI?
3,602 x 6,827 pixels at 300 dpi, or 1,801 x 3,413 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Dimensions per the relevant standard; see sources.