Other metric series
PA2 paper size
PA2 measures 420 x 560 mm (16.54 x 22.05 in). Part of the Other metric series.
420 x 560millimetres
16.54 x 22.05inches
4,961 x 6,614pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 420 x 560 mm |
| Centimetres | 42 x 56 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 16.535 x 22.047 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 16 9/16 x 22 1/16 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 1190.6 x 1587.4 pt |
| Picas | 99.21 x 132.28 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 1,191 x 1,587 px | 1.9 MP |
| 96 dpi | 1,587 x 2,117 px | 3.4 MP |
| 150 dpi | 2,480 x 3,307 px | 8.2 MP |
| 200 dpi | 3,307 x 4,409 px | 14.6 MP |
| 300 dpi | 4,961 x 6,614 px | 32.8 MP |
| 600 dpi | 9,921 x 13,228 px | 131.2 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) | 426 x 566 mm | 16.772 x 22.283 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 426.4 x 566.4 mm | 16.785 x 22.297 in |
How many PA2 fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| B2 (offset) | 1-up | 1-up |
| B1 (offset) | 2-up | 2-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for PA2
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Folded in half | 280 x 420 mm | C3 envelope |
This size is listed in the Wikipedia article on paper sizes under “PA4 or L4”. Historic and regional sizes can vary between sources and mills.
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of PA2?
PA2 is 420 x 560 mm, which is 16.54 x 22.05 in (16 9/16 x 22 1/16 in).
How many pixels is PA2 at 300 DPI?
4,961 x 6,614 pixels at 300 dpi, or 2,480 x 3,307 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Listed in the Wikipedia article “Paper size” (CC BY-SA 4.0).