What Size Is PA1 Paper?
PA1, part of the PA / F Series under the Transitional Paper Sizes group, measures 560 x 840 mm, which is 56.0 x 84.0 cm or approximately 22.05 x 33.07 inches. It follows the Transitional (Proposed ISO 216 Extension) specification and has an area of approximately 0.4704 m².
PA1 Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
PA1 Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 560 mm | 840 mm |
| Centimeters | 56.0 cm | 84.0 cm |
| Inches | 22.05 in | 33.07 in |
| Feet | 1.84 ft | 2.76 ft |
| Meters | 0.56 m | 0.84 m |
| Points | 1587 pt | 2381 pt |
| Picas | 132.3 pc | 198.4 pc |
What Is PA1 Paper Used For?
Cross-Format Printing
This size bridges ISO and US paper dimensions, useful for international magazines and presentations.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use PA1 when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
PA1 can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
PA1 is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in PA1 are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
PA1 dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.