Other metric series
Weltformat IX paper size
Weltformat IX measures 160 x 226 mm (6.3 x 8.9 in). Part of the Other metric series.
160 x 226millimetres
6.3 x 8.9inches
1,890 x 2,669pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 160 x 226 mm |
| Centimetres | 16 x 22.6 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 6.299 x 8.898 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 6 5/16 x 8 7/8 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 453.5 x 640.6 pt |
| Picas | 37.8 x 53.39 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 454 x 641 px | 0.3 MP |
| 96 dpi | 605 x 854 px | 0.5 MP |
| 150 dpi | 945 x 1,335 px | 1.3 MP |
| 200 dpi | 1,260 x 1,780 px | 2.2 MP |
| 300 dpi | 1,890 x 2,669 px | 5 MP |
| 600 dpi | 3,780 x 5,339 px | 20.2 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) | 166 x 232 mm | 6.535 x 9.134 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 166.4 x 232.4 mm | 6.549 x 9.148 in |
How many Weltformat IX fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 1-up | 1-up |
| A3 | 2-up | 2-up |
| SRA3 | 2-up | 2-up |
| Letter | 1-up | 1-up |
| Tabloid 11 x 17 in | 2-up | 2-up |
| 12 x 18 in | 2-up | 2-up |
| 13 x 19 in (Super B) | 4-up | 2-up |
| B2 (offset) | 9-up | 9-up |
| B1 (offset) | 18-up | 18-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for Weltformat IX
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Folded in half | 113 x 160 mm | A6 envelope, A7 envelope, A9 envelope |
| Folded in thirds | 75.3 x 160 mm | #6¾ envelope, Monarch envelope, A6 envelope |
This size is listed in the Wikipedia article on paper sizes under “Weltformat”. Historic and regional sizes can vary between sources and mills.
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of Weltformat IX?
Weltformat IX is 160 x 226 mm, which is 6.3 x 8.9 in (6 5/16 x 8 7/8 in).
How many pixels is Weltformat IX at 300 DPI?
1,890 x 2,669 pixels at 300 dpi, or 945 x 1,335 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Listed in the Wikipedia article “Paper size” (CC BY-SA 4.0).