Other metric series
PA3 paper size
PA3 measures 280 x 420 mm (11.02 x 16.54 in). Part of the Other metric series.
280 x 420millimetres
11.02 x 16.54inches
3,307 x 4,961pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 280 x 420 mm |
| Centimetres | 28 x 42 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 11.024 x 16.535 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 11 x 16 9/16 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 793.7 x 1190.6 pt |
| Picas | 66.14 x 99.21 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 794 x 1,191 px | 0.9 MP |
| 96 dpi | 1,058 x 1,587 px | 1.7 MP |
| 150 dpi | 1,654 x 2,480 px | 4.1 MP |
| 200 dpi | 2,205 x 3,307 px | 7.3 MP |
| 300 dpi | 3,307 x 4,961 px | 16.4 MP |
| 600 dpi | 6,614 x 9,921 px | 65.6 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) | 286 x 426 mm | 11.26 x 16.772 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 286.4 x 426.4 mm | 11.274 x 16.785 in |
How many PA3 fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| A3 | 1-up | 0-up |
| SRA3 | 1-up | 1-up |
| 12 x 18 in | 1-up | 1-up |
| 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 PA3
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Unfolded | 280 x 420 mm | C3 envelope |
| Folded in half | 210 x 280 mm | 9 x 12 catalog envelope, C4 envelope, 10 x 13 catalog 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 PA3?
PA3 is 280 x 420 mm, which is 11.02 x 16.54 in (11 x 16 9/16 in).
How many pixels is PA3 at 300 DPI?
3,307 x 4,961 pixels at 300 dpi, or 1,654 x 2,480 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Listed in the Wikipedia article “Paper size” (CC BY-SA 4.0).