What Size Is Dukes Paper?
Dukes, part of the Traditional under the Traditional British Paper Sizes group, measures 444.5 x 565.1 mm, which is 44.45 x 56.51 cm or approximately 17.5 x 22.25 inches. It follows the British Imperial (Historical) specification and has an area of approximately 0.2512 m².
Dukes Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Dukes Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 444.5 mm | 565.1 mm |
| Centimeters | 44.45 cm | 56.51 cm |
| Inches | 17.5 in | 22.25 in |
| Feet | 1.46 ft | 1.85 ft |
| Meters | 0.445 m | 0.565 m |
| Points | 1260 pt | 1602 pt |
| Picas | 105.0 pc | 133.5 pc |
What Is Dukes 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 Dukes when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
Dukes can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
Dukes is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in Dukes are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
Dukes dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.