What Size Is Kings Paper?
Kings, part of the Traditional under the Traditional British Paper Sizes group, measures 482.6 x 609.6 mm, which is 48.26 x 60.96 cm or approximately 19.0 x 24.0 inches. It follows the British Imperial (Historical) specification and has an area of approximately 0.2942 m².
Kings Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Kings Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 482.6 mm | 609.6 mm |
| Centimeters | 48.26 cm | 60.96 cm |
| Inches | 19.0 in | 24.0 in |
| Feet | 1.58 ft | 2.0 ft |
| Meters | 0.483 m | 0.61 m |
| Points | 1368 pt | 1728 pt |
| Picas | 114.0 pc | 144.0 pc |
What Is Kings Paper Used For?
Historical British Printing
This size was a traditional British paper format used before the adoption of ISO 216.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use Kings when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
Kings can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
Kings is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in Kings are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
Kings dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.