What Size Is Imperial Octavo Paper?
Imperial Octavo, part of the Book Formats under the Books Paper Sizes group, measures 215.9 x 292.1 mm, which is 21.59 x 29.21 cm or approximately 8.5 x 11.5 inches. It follows the Publishing Trim Sizes specification and has an area of approximately 0.0631 m².
Imperial Octavo Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Imperial Octavo Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 215.9 mm | 292.1 mm |
| Centimeters | 21.59 cm | 29.21 cm |
| Inches | 8.5 in | 11.5 in |
| Feet | 0.71 ft | 0.96 ft |
| Meters | 0.216 m | 0.292 m |
| Points | 612 pt | 828 pt |
| Picas | 51.0 pc | 69.0 pc |
What Is Imperial Octavo Paper Used For?
Book Publishing
This trim size is used by publishers for printing novels, textbooks, or reference books.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use Imperial Octavo when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
Imperial Octavo can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
Imperial Octavo is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in Imperial Octavo are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
Imperial Octavo dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.