What Size Is Cartridge Paper?
Cartridge, part of the Imperial under the Imperial Paper Sizes group, measures 533.4 x 660.4 mm, which is 53.34 x 66.04 cm or approximately 21.0 x 26.0 inches. It follows the British Imperial specification and has an area of approximately 0.3523 m².
Cartridge Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Cartridge Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 533.4 mm | 660.4 mm |
| Centimeters | 53.34 cm | 66.04 cm |
| Inches | 21.0 in | 26.0 in |
| Feet | 1.75 ft | 2.17 ft |
| Meters | 0.533 m | 0.66 m |
| Points | 1512 pt | 1872 pt |
| Picas | 126.0 pc | 156.0 pc |
What Is Cartridge 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 Cartridge when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
Cartridge can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
Cartridge is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in Cartridge are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
Cartridge dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.