Other metric series
PA4 paper size
PA4 measures 210 x 280 mm (8.27 x 11.02 in). Part of the Other metric series.
210 x 280millimetres
8.27 x 11.02inches
2,480 x 3,307pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 210 x 280 mm |
| Centimetres | 21 x 28 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 8.268 x 11.024 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 8 1/4 x 11 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 595.3 x 793.7 pt |
| Picas | 49.61 x 66.14 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 595 x 794 px | 0.5 MP |
| 96 dpi | 794 x 1,058 px | 0.8 MP |
| 150 dpi | 1,240 x 1,654 px | 2.1 MP |
| 200 dpi | 1,654 x 2,205 px | 3.6 MP |
| 300 dpi | 2,480 x 3,307 px | 8.2 MP |
| 600 dpi | 4,961 x 6,614 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) | 216 x 286 mm | 8.504 x 11.26 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 216.4 x 286.4 mm | 8.518 x 11.274 in |
How many PA4 fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 1-up | 0-up |
| A3 | 2-up | 1-up |
| SRA3 | 2-up | 2-up |
| Tabloid 11 x 17 in | 1-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 PA4
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Unfolded | 210 x 280 mm | 9 x 12 catalog envelope, C4 envelope, 10 x 13 catalog envelope |
| Folded in half | 140 x 210 mm | A9 envelope, 6 x 9 booklet envelope, C5 envelope |
| Folded in thirds | 93.3 x 210 mm | #9 envelope, DL envelope, #10 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 PA4?
PA4 is 210 x 280 mm, which is 8.27 x 11.02 in (8 1/4 x 11 in).
How many pixels is PA4 at 300 DPI?
2,480 x 3,307 pixels at 300 dpi, or 1,240 x 1,654 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Listed in the Wikipedia article “Paper size” (CC BY-SA 4.0).