LW
89 mm
158 mm
What Size Is LW Paper?
LW, part of the Photo Print under the Photography Paper Sizes group, measures 89 x 158 mm, which is 8.9 x 15.8 cm or approximately 3.5 x 6.22 inches. It follows the Photographic Print Standard specification and has an area of approximately 0.0141 m².
LW Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Paper Series
Photo Print
Standard
Photographic Print Standard
Width
89 mm
Height
158 mm
Area
0.0141 m²
Aspect Ratio
1:1.775
Previous Size
11R
Next Size
LD/DSC
LW Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 89 mm | 158 mm |
| Centimeters | 8.9 cm | 15.8 cm |
| Inches | 3.5 in | 6.22 in |
| Feet | 0.29 ft | 0.52 ft |
| Meters | 0.089 m | 0.158 m |
| Points | 252 pt | 448 pt |
| Picas | 21.0 pc | 37.3 pc |
What Is LW 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 LW when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
LW can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
LW is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in LW are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
LW dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.
Related Photo Print Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LW size in inches?
LW measures approximately 3.5 x 6.22 inches.
What is LW size in centimeters?
LW measures 8.9 x 15.8 cm.
What is LW size in millimeters?
LW measures 89 x 158 mm.
What is LW size in pixels?
At 300 DPI, LW is approximately 1050 x 1866 pixels.
Is LW bigger than LD/DSC?
Yes. LW is larger in area than LD/DSC in the Photography Paper Sizes series.