What Size Is Compact Paper?
Compact, part of the Newspaper Formats under the Newspaper Paper Sizes group, measures 279.4 x 431.8 mm, which is 27.94 x 43.18 cm or approximately 11.0 x 17.0 inches. It follows the Print Industry Format specification and has an area of approximately 0.1206 m².
Compact Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Compact Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 279.4 mm | 431.8 mm |
| Centimeters | 27.94 cm | 43.18 cm |
| Inches | 11.0 in | 17.0 in |
| Feet | 0.92 ft | 1.42 ft |
| Meters | 0.279 m | 0.432 m |
| Points | 792 pt | 1224 pt |
| Picas | 66.0 pc | 102.0 pc |
What Is Compact Paper Used For?
Newspaper Printing
This format is used by newspapers for their printed page layout and press setup.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use Compact when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
Compact can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
Compact is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in Compact are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
Compact dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.