British imperial sheet sizes
Post paper size
Post measures 394 x 489 mm (15.51 x 19.25 in). Part of the British imperial sheet sizes.
394 x 489millimetres
15.51 x 19.25inches
4,654 x 5,776pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 394 x 489 mm |
| Centimetres | 39.4 x 48.9 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 15.512 x 19.252 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 15 1/2 x 19 1/4 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 1116.9 x 1386.1 pt |
| Picas | 93.07 x 115.51 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 1,117 x 1,386 px | 1.5 MP |
| 96 dpi | 1,489 x 1,848 px | 2.8 MP |
| 150 dpi | 2,327 x 2,888 px | 6.7 MP |
| 200 dpi | 3,102 x 3,850 px | 11.9 MP |
| 300 dpi | 4,654 x 5,776 px | 26.9 MP |
| 600 dpi | 9,307 x 11,551 px | 107.5 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) | 400 x 495 mm | 15.748 x 19.488 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 400.4 x 495.4 mm | 15.762 x 19.502 in |
How many Post fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| B2 (offset) | 1-up | 1-up |
| B1 (offset) | 2-up | 2-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for Post
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Folded in half | 244.5 x 394 mm | DIN E4 envelope |
This size is listed in the Wikipedia article on paper sizes under “Traditional inch-based paper sizes”. Historic and regional sizes can vary between sources and mills.
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of Post?
Post is 394 x 489 mm, which is 15.51 x 19.25 in (15 1/2 x 19 1/4 in).
How many pixels is Post at 300 DPI?
4,654 x 5,776 pixels at 300 dpi, or 2,327 x 2,888 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Listed in the Wikipedia article “Paper size” (CC BY-SA 4.0).