Other metric series
PA5 paper size
PA5 measures 140 x 210 mm (5.51 x 8.27 in). Part of the Other metric series.
140 x 210millimetres
5.51 x 8.27inches
1,654 x 2,480pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 140 x 210 mm |
| Centimetres | 14 x 21 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 5.512 x 8.268 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 396.9 x 595.3 pt |
| Picas | 33.07 x 49.61 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 397 x 595 px | 0.2 MP |
| 96 dpi | 529 x 794 px | 0.4 MP |
| 150 dpi | 827 x 1,240 px | 1 MP |
| 200 dpi | 1,102 x 1,654 px | 1.8 MP |
| 300 dpi | 1,654 x 2,480 px | 4.1 MP |
| 600 dpi | 3,307 x 4,961 px | 16.4 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) | 146 x 216 mm | 5.748 x 8.504 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 146.4 x 216.4 mm | 5.762 x 8.518 in |
How many PA5 fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 2-up | 1-up |
| A3 | 4-up | 2-up |
| SRA3 | 4-up | 4-up |
| Letter | 1-up | 1-up |
| Tabloid 11 x 17 in | 3-up | 2-up |
| 12 x 18 in | 4-up | 4-up |
| 13 x 19 in (Super B) | 4-up | 4-up |
| B2 (offset) | 10-up | 9-up |
| B1 (offset) | 21-up | 18-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for PA5
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Unfolded | 140 x 210 mm | A9 envelope, 6 x 9 booklet envelope, C5 envelope |
| Folded in half | 105 x 140 mm | A2 envelope, C6 envelope, A6 envelope |
| Folded in thirds | 70 x 140 mm | C7/C6 envelope, #6¾ envelope, A2 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 PA5?
PA5 is 140 x 210 mm, which is 5.51 x 8.27 in (5 1/2 x 8 1/4 in).
How many pixels is PA5 at 300 DPI?
1,654 x 2,480 pixels at 300 dpi, or 827 x 1,240 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Listed in the Wikipedia article “Paper size” (CC BY-SA 4.0).