What Size Is PA3 Paper?
PA3, part of the PA / F Series under the Transitional Paper Sizes group, measures 280 x 420 mm, which is 28.0 x 42.0 cm or approximately 11.02 x 16.54 inches. It follows the Transitional (Proposed ISO 216 Extension) specification and has an area of approximately 0.1176 m².
PA3 Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
PA3 Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 280 mm | 420 mm |
| Centimeters | 28.0 cm | 42.0 cm |
| Inches | 11.02 in | 16.54 in |
| Feet | 0.92 ft | 1.38 ft |
| Meters | 0.28 m | 0.42 m |
| Points | 794 pt | 1191 pt |
| Picas | 66.1 pc | 99.2 pc |
What Is PA3 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 PA3 when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
PA3 can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
PA3 is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in PA3 are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
PA3 dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.