What Size Is Pinched Post Paper?
Pinched Post, part of the Imperial under the Imperial Paper Sizes group, measures 374.6 x 469.9 mm, which is 37.46 x 46.99 cm or approximately 14.75 x 18.5 inches. It follows the British Imperial specification and has an area of approximately 0.176 m².
Pinched Post Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Pinched Post Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 374.6 mm | 469.9 mm |
| Centimeters | 37.46 cm | 46.99 cm |
| Inches | 14.75 in | 18.5 in |
| Feet | 1.23 ft | 1.54 ft |
| Meters | 0.375 m | 0.47 m |
| Points | 1062 pt | 1332 pt |
| Picas | 88.5 pc | 111.0 pc |
What Is Pinched Post 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 Pinched Post when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
Pinched Post can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
Pinched Post is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in Pinched Post are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
Pinched Post dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.