12mo
127.0 mm
187.3 mm
What Size Is 12mo Paper?
12mo, part of the Book Formats under the Books Paper Sizes group, measures 127.0 x 187.3 mm, which is 12.7 x 18.73 cm or approximately 5.0 x 7.37 inches. It follows the Publishing Trim Sizes specification and has an area of approximately 0.0238 m².
12mo Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Paper Series
Book Formats
Standard
Publishing Trim Sizes
Width
127.0 mm
Height
187.3 mm
Area
0.0238 m²
Aspect Ratio
1:1.475
Previous Size
Folio
Next Size
16mo
12mo Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 127.0 mm | 187.3 mm |
| Centimeters | 12.7 cm | 18.73 cm |
| Inches | 5.0 in | 7.37 in |
| Feet | 0.42 ft | 0.61 ft |
| Meters | 0.127 m | 0.187 m |
| Points | 360 pt | 531 pt |
| Picas | 30.0 pc | 44.2 pc |
What Is 12mo 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 12mo when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
12mo can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
12mo is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in 12mo are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
12mo dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.
Related Book Formats Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 12mo size in inches?
12mo measures approximately 5.0 x 7.37 inches.
What is 12mo size in centimeters?
12mo measures 12.7 x 18.73 cm.
What is 12mo size in millimeters?
12mo measures 127.0 x 187.3 mm.
What is 12mo size in pixels?
At 300 DPI, 12mo is approximately 1500 x 2211 pixels.
Is 12mo bigger than 16mo?
Yes. 12mo is larger in area than 16mo in the Books Paper Sizes series.