What Size Is Super Octavo Paper?
Super Octavo, part of the Book Formats under the Books Paper Sizes group, measures 177.8 x 266.7 mm, which is 17.78 x 26.67 cm or approximately 7.0 x 10.5 inches. It follows the Publishing Trim Sizes specification and has an area of approximately 0.0474 m².
Super Octavo Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Super Octavo Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 177.8 mm | 266.7 mm |
| Centimeters | 17.78 cm | 26.67 cm |
| Inches | 7.0 in | 10.5 in |
| Feet | 0.58 ft | 0.87 ft |
| Meters | 0.178 m | 0.267 m |
| Points | 504 pt | 756 pt |
| Picas | 42.0 pc | 63.0 pc |
What Is Super Octavo Paper Used For?
Book Publishing
This trim size is used by publishers for printing novels, textbooks, or reference books.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use Super Octavo when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
Super Octavo can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
Super Octavo is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in Super Octavo are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
Super Octavo dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.