What Size Is A Format Paper?
A Format, part of the Book Formats under the Books Paper Sizes group, measures 109.2 x 179.1 mm, which is 10.92 x 17.91 cm or approximately 4.3 x 7.05 inches. It follows the Publishing Trim Sizes specification and has an area of approximately 0.0196 m².
A Format Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
A Format Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 109.2 mm | 179.1 mm |
| Centimeters | 10.92 cm | 17.91 cm |
| Inches | 4.3 in | 7.05 in |
| Feet | 0.36 ft | 0.59 ft |
| Meters | 0.109 m | 0.179 m |
| Points | 310 pt | 508 pt |
| Picas | 25.8 pc | 42.3 pc |
What Is A Format Paper Used For?
Book Publishing
This trim size is used by publishers for printing novels, textbooks, or reference books.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use A Format when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
A Format can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
A Format is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in A Format are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
A Format dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.