Quarto
228.6 mm
292.1 mm
What Size Is Quarto Paper?
Quarto, part of the Imperial under the Imperial Paper Sizes group, measures 228.6 x 292.1 mm, which is 22.86 x 29.21 cm or approximately 9.0 x 11.5 inches. It follows the British Imperial specification and has an area of approximately 0.0668 m².
Quarto Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Paper Series
Imperial
Standard
British Imperial
Width
228.6 mm
Height
292.1 mm
Area
0.0668 m²
Aspect Ratio
1:1.278
Previous Size
Foolscap
Next Size
Broadsheet
Quarto Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 228.6 mm | 292.1 mm |
| Centimeters | 22.86 cm | 29.21 cm |
| Inches | 9.0 in | 11.5 in |
| Feet | 0.75 ft | 0.96 ft |
| Meters | 0.229 m | 0.292 m |
| Points | 648 pt | 828 pt |
| Picas | 54.0 pc | 69.0 pc |
What Is Quarto Paper Used For?
Traditional British Printing
This historical Imperial format was used in British printing before metrication.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use Quarto when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
Quarto can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
Quarto is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in Quarto are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
Quarto dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.
Related Imperial Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quarto size in inches?
Quarto measures approximately 9.0 x 11.5 inches.
What is Quarto size in centimeters?
Quarto measures 22.86 x 29.21 cm.
What is Quarto size in millimeters?
Quarto measures 228.6 x 292.1 mm.
What is Quarto size in pixels?
At 300 DPI, Quarto is approximately 2700 x 3450 pixels.
Is Quarto bigger than Broadsheet?
Yes. Quarto is larger in area than Broadsheet in the Imperial Paper Sizes series.