Other metric series
PA8 paper size
PA8 measures 52 x 70 mm (2.05 x 2.76 in). Part of the Other metric series.
52 x 70millimetres
2.05 x 2.76inches
614 x 827pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 52 x 70 mm |
| Centimetres | 5.2 x 7 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 2.047 x 2.756 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 2 1/16 x 2 3/4 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 147.4 x 198.4 pt |
| Picas | 12.28 x 16.54 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 147 x 198 px | 0 MP |
| 96 dpi | 197 x 265 px | 0.1 MP |
| 150 dpi | 307 x 413 px | 0.1 MP |
| 200 dpi | 409 x 551 px | 0.2 MP |
| 300 dpi | 614 x 827 px | 0.5 MP |
| 600 dpi | 1,228 x 1,654 px | 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) | 58 x 76 mm | 2.283 x 2.992 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 58.4 x 76.4 mm | 2.297 x 3.006 in |
How many PA8 fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 16-up | 10-up |
| A3 | 32-up | 25-up |
| SRA3 | 36-up | 28-up |
| Letter | 15-up | 9-up |
| Tabloid 11 x 17 in | 30-up | 21-up |
| 12 x 18 in | 32-up | 30-up |
| 13 x 19 in (Super B) | 36-up | 32-up |
| B2 (offset) | 91-up | 72-up |
| B1 (offset) | 190-up | 156-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for PA8
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Unfolded | 52 x 70 mm | C8 envelope, C7 envelope |
| Folded in half | 35 x 52 mm | C9 envelope, C8 envelope |
| Folded in thirds | 23.3 x 52 mm | C9 envelope, C8 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 PA8?
PA8 is 52 x 70 mm, which is 2.05 x 2.76 in (2 1/16 x 2 3/4 in).
How many pixels is PA8 at 300 DPI?
614 x 827 pixels at 300 dpi, or 307 x 413 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Listed in the Wikipedia article “Paper size” (CC BY-SA 4.0).