Other metric series
PA6 paper size
PA6 measures 105 x 140 mm (4.13 x 5.51 in). Part of the Other metric series.
105 x 140millimetres
4.13 x 5.51inches
1,240 x 1,654pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 105 x 140 mm |
| Centimetres | 10.5 x 14 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 4.134 x 5.512 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 4 1/8 x 5 1/2 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 297.6 x 396.9 pt |
| Picas | 24.8 x 33.07 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 298 x 397 px | 0.1 MP |
| 96 dpi | 397 x 529 px | 0.2 MP |
| 150 dpi | 620 x 827 px | 0.5 MP |
| 200 dpi | 827 x 1,102 px | 0.9 MP |
| 300 dpi | 1,240 x 1,654 px | 2.1 MP |
| 600 dpi | 2,480 x 3,307 px | 8.2 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) | 111 x 146 mm | 4.37 x 5.748 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 111.4 x 146.4 mm | 4.384 x 5.762 in |
How many PA6 fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 4-up | 2-up |
| A3 | 8-up | 6-up |
| SRA3 | 9-up | 8-up |
| Letter | 2-up | 2-up |
| Tabloid 11 x 17 in | 6-up | 4-up |
| 12 x 18 in | 8-up | 8-up |
| 13 x 19 in (Super B) | 9-up | 8-up |
| B2 (offset) | 20-up | 18-up |
| B1 (offset) | 45-up | 36-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for PA6
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Unfolded | 105 x 140 mm | A2 envelope, C6 envelope, A6 envelope |
| Folded in half | 70 x 105 mm | C7 envelope, C7/C6 envelope, #6¾ envelope |
| Folded in thirds | 46.7 x 105 mm | C7 envelope, C7/C6 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 PA6?
PA6 is 105 x 140 mm, which is 4.13 x 5.51 in (4 1/8 x 5 1/2 in).
How many pixels is PA6 at 300 DPI?
1,240 x 1,654 pixels at 300 dpi, or 620 x 827 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Listed in the Wikipedia article “Paper size” (CC BY-SA 4.0).