What Size Is EC5 Paper?
EC5, part of the C / E / S / X Series under the International Envelope Paper Sizes group, measures 155 x 229 mm, which is 15.5 x 22.9 cm or approximately 6.1 x 9.02 inches. It follows the ISO 269 specification and has an area of approximately 0.0355 m².
EC5 Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
EC5 Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 155 mm | 229 mm |
| Centimeters | 15.5 cm | 22.9 cm |
| Inches | 6.1 in | 9.02 in |
| Feet | 0.51 ft | 0.75 ft |
| Meters | 0.155 m | 0.229 m |
| Points | 439 pt | 649 pt |
| Picas | 36.6 pc | 54.1 pc |
What Is EC5 Paper Used For?
International Mailing
This ISO 269 envelope size is used across Europe and other ISO-standard regions for mailing paper documents.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use EC5 when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
EC5 can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
EC5 is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in EC5 are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
EC5 dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.