What Size Is Ecu Paper?
Ecu, part of the French Traditional under the French Paper Sizes group, measures 400 x 520 mm, which is 40.0 x 52.0 cm or approximately 15.75 x 20.47 inches. It follows the AFNOR (1926, Historical) specification and has an area of approximately 0.208 m².
Ecu Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Ecu Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 400 mm | 520 mm |
| Centimeters | 40.0 cm | 52.0 cm |
| Inches | 15.75 in | 20.47 in |
| Feet | 1.31 ft | 1.71 ft |
| Meters | 0.4 m | 0.52 m |
| Points | 1134 pt | 1474 pt |
| Picas | 94.5 pc | 122.8 pc |
What Is Ecu 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 Ecu when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
Ecu can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
Ecu is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in Ecu are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
Ecu dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.