Brief
342.9 mm
406.4 mm
What Size Is Brief Paper?
Brief, part of the Imperial under the Imperial Paper Sizes group, measures 342.9 x 406.4 mm, which is 34.29 x 40.64 cm or approximately 13.5 x 16.0 inches. It follows the British Imperial specification and has an area of approximately 0.1394 m².
Brief Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Paper Series
Imperial
Standard
British Imperial
Width
342.9 mm
Height
406.4 mm
Area
0.1394 m²
Aspect Ratio
1:1.185
Previous Size
Copy Draught
Next Size
Pott
Brief Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 342.9 mm | 406.4 mm |
| Centimeters | 34.29 cm | 40.64 cm |
| Inches | 13.5 in | 16.0 in |
| Feet | 1.12 ft | 1.33 ft |
| Meters | 0.343 m | 0.406 m |
| Points | 972 pt | 1152 pt |
| Picas | 81.0 pc | 96.0 pc |
What Is Brief 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 Brief when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
Brief can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
Brief is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in Brief are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
Brief dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.
Related Imperial Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brief size in inches?
Brief measures approximately 13.5 x 16.0 inches.
What is Brief size in centimeters?
Brief measures 34.29 x 40.64 cm.
What is Brief size in millimeters?
Brief measures 342.9 x 406.4 mm.
What is Brief size in pixels?
At 300 DPI, Brief is approximately 4050 x 4800 pixels.
Is Brief bigger than Pott?
Yes. Brief is larger in area than Pott in the Imperial Paper Sizes series.