What Size Is Carre Paper?
Carre, part of the French Traditional under the French Paper Sizes group, measures 450 x 560 mm, which is 45.0 x 56.0 cm or approximately 17.72 x 22.05 inches. It follows the AFNOR (1926, Historical) specification and has an area of approximately 0.252 m².
Carre Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Carre Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 450 mm | 560 mm |
| Centimeters | 45.0 cm | 56.0 cm |
| Inches | 17.72 in | 22.05 in |
| Feet | 1.48 ft | 1.84 ft |
| Meters | 0.45 m | 0.56 m |
| Points | 1276 pt | 1587 pt |
| Picas | 106.3 pc | 132.3 pc |
What Is Carre Paper Used For?
Fine Art and Specialty Printing
This traditional French format is used for art prints, watercolor paper, and specialty publishing.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use Carre when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
Carre can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
Carre is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in Carre are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
Carre dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.