What Size Is Berliner Paper?
Berliner, part of the Newspaper Formats under the Newspaper Paper Sizes group, measures 280 x 470 mm, which is 28.0 x 47.0 cm or approximately 11.02 x 18.5 inches. It follows the Print Industry Format specification and has an area of approximately 0.1316 m².
Berliner Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Berliner Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 280 mm | 470 mm |
| Centimeters | 28.0 cm | 47.0 cm |
| Inches | 11.02 in | 18.5 in |
| Feet | 0.92 ft | 1.54 ft |
| Meters | 0.28 m | 0.47 m |
| Points | 794 pt | 1332 pt |
| Picas | 66.1 pc | 111.0 pc |
What Is Berliner Paper Used For?
Newspaper Printing
This format is used by newspapers for their printed page layout and press setup.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use Berliner when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
Berliner can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
Berliner is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in Berliner are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
Berliner dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.