What Size Is F3 Paper?
F3, part of the PA / F Series under the Transitional Paper Sizes group, measures 330 x 420 mm, which is 33.0 x 42.0 cm or approximately 12.99 x 16.54 inches. It follows the Transitional (Proposed ISO 216 Extension) specification and has an area of approximately 0.1386 m².
F3 Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
F3 Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 330 mm | 420 mm |
| Centimeters | 33.0 cm | 42.0 cm |
| Inches | 12.99 in | 16.54 in |
| Feet | 1.08 ft | 1.38 ft |
| Meters | 0.33 m | 0.42 m |
| Points | 935 pt | 1191 pt |
| Picas | 78.0 pc | 99.2 pc |
What Is F3 Paper Used For?
Cross-Format Printing
This size bridges ISO and US paper dimensions, useful for international magazines and presentations.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use F3 when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
F3 can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
F3 is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in F3 are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
F3 dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.