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How to select paper size for your design?

How to select paper size for your design?

In this blog, we will see how to select the paper size for your design. A quick and easy guide for all the “A series” paper. Select the right paper size depending on the content and design of your artwork.

 

How to select paper size for your design?

How to select paper size for your design

The ISO (International Standard Organisation). “A series” of paper is in use across all printers and has standard document size. The selection of paper depends on the designs, amount of content, color mode, printing cost, usage, and the purpose of it.
 

A quick and easy guide for all the “A series” paper with measurements and examples.

 

A0 (841 x 1189mm)

The largest of the “A Series” papers
Example: Posters, Blueprints, Technical Drawings.

 

A1 (594 × 841mm)

Fold once A0 give A1
Example: Flex, Flip Charts.

 

A2 (420 × 594mm)

Folding an A1 makes A2
Example: Window Display, Art Prints, Diagrams.

 

A3 (297 × 420mm)

Two A4 papers make A3 paper
Example: Drawing Sheets.

 

A4 (210 × 297mm)

The most commonly available paper size worldwide
Example: Brochure, Letterhead, Letters, Notebooks.

 

A5 (148 × 210mm)

Folding an A4 paper in half make an A5
Example: Flyers, Leaflets, Note pads.

 

A6 (105 x 148mm)

Folding an A5 paper in half make an A6
Example: Postcards, Cards.

 

The main advantage of “A series” standard paper sizes are they are available for printing worldwide

Created this “A series” of paper size infographic/cheat sheet so that a designer or client could get an instant visual idea of how big, or small. In relation to a person and also to expand the usual measurement information.

Paper size is an important aspect to consider when designing.

Author

Hello, I’m Payal Bafna, Professional Graphic Designer based in Pune. I graduated from Srishti Institute of Art, Design, and Technology in Bachelor of Vocational – Graphics Arts and Design Practices – Affiliated with the University of Mysore in 2017.

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