What Size Is Cavalier Paper?
Cavalier, part of the French Traditional under the French Paper Sizes group, measures 460 x 620 mm, which is 46.0 x 62.0 cm or approximately 18.11 x 24.41 inches. It follows the AFNOR (1926, Historical) specification and has an area of approximately 0.2852 m².
Cavalier Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Cavalier Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 460 mm | 620 mm |
| Centimeters | 46.0 cm | 62.0 cm |
| Inches | 18.11 in | 24.41 in |
| Feet | 1.51 ft | 2.03 ft |
| Meters | 0.46 m | 0.62 m |
| Points | 1304 pt | 1757 pt |
| Picas | 108.7 pc | 146.5 pc |
What Is Cavalier Paper Used For?
Fine Art and Specialty Printing
This traditional French format is used for art prints, watercolor paper, and specialty publishing.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use Cavalier when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
Cavalier can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
Cavalier is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in Cavalier are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
Cavalier dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.