What Size Is 5R/2L Paper?
5R/2L, part of the Photo Print under the Photography Paper Sizes group, measures 127 x 178 mm, which is 12.7 x 17.8 cm or approximately 5.0 x 7.01 inches. It follows the Photographic Print Standard specification and has an area of approximately 0.0226 m².
5R/2L Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
5R/2L Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 127 mm | 178 mm |
| Centimeters | 12.7 cm | 17.8 cm |
| Inches | 5.0 in | 7.01 in |
| Feet | 0.42 ft | 0.58 ft |
| Meters | 0.127 m | 0.178 m |
| Points | 360 pt | 505 pt |
| Picas | 30.0 pc | 42.0 pc |
What Is 5R/2L Paper Used For?
Photo Printing
This size is a standard photographic print format used by labs and home printers for everyday photos.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use 5R/2L when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
5R/2L can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
5R/2L is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in 5R/2L are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
5R/2L dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.