What Size Is European Paper?
European, part of the Business Card under the Business Card Paper Sizes group, measures 85 x 55 mm, which is 8.5 x 5.5 cm or approximately 3.35 x 2.17 inches. It follows the Regional Standards specification and has an area of approximately 46.8 cm².
European Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
European Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 85 mm | 55 mm |
| Centimeters | 8.5 cm | 5.5 cm |
| Inches | 3.35 in | 2.17 in |
| Feet | 0.28 ft | 0.18 ft |
| Meters | 0.085 m | 0.055 m |
| Points | 241 pt | 156 pt |
| Picas | 20.1 pc | 13.0 pc |
What Is European Paper Used For?
Business Cards
This size is the standard business card dimension used in this region for professional networking.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use European when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
European can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
European is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in European are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
European dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.