Paper size series
Magazine & periodical formats: Dimensions Chart
Typical trim sizes for magazines, digests and comics. Publications vary, so confirm the exact trim with your printer.
Sizes to scale
| Size | Millimetres | Inches | Pixels @ 300 dpi | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard US magazine | 212.7 x 276.2 mm | 8.38 x 10.88 in | 2,512 x 3,262 | The most common US consumer magazine trim. |
| Large magazine | 228.6 x 276.2 mm | 9 x 10.88 in | 2,700 x 3,262 | Fashion and lifestyle magazines with a bigger page. |
| Letter magazine | 215.9 x 279.4 mm | 8.5 x 11 in | 2,550 x 3,300 | Trade journals and newsletters printed on Letter. |
| A4 magazine | 210 x 297 mm | 8.27 x 11.69 in | 2,480 x 3,508 | The standard magazine page in Europe and much of the world. |
| Digest magazine | 139.7 x 215.9 mm | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 1,650 x 2,550 | Pocket-size digests and literary journals (sizes vary slightly). |
| Tabloid magazine | 279.4 x 431.8 mm | 11 x 17 in | 3,300 x 5,100 | Oversized arts and listings magazines. |
| US comic book | 168.3 x 260.4 mm | 6.63 x 10.25 in | 1,988 x 3,075 | Single-issue American comics (trim). |
| Manga anthology (JIS B5) | 182 x 257 mm | 7.17 x 10.12 in | 2,150 x 3,035 | Weekly Japanese manga magazines. |