What Size Is Imperial Paper?
Imperial, part of the Traditional under the Traditional British Paper Sizes group, measures 558.8 x 762.0 mm, which is 55.88 x 76.2 cm or approximately 22.0 x 30.0 inches. It follows the British Imperial (Historical) specification and has an area of approximately 0.4258 m².
Imperial Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Imperial Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 558.8 mm | 762.0 mm |
| Centimeters | 55.88 cm | 76.2 cm |
| Inches | 22.0 in | 30.0 in |
| Feet | 1.83 ft | 2.5 ft |
| Meters | 0.559 m | 0.762 m |
| Points | 1584 pt | 2160 pt |
| Picas | 132.0 pc | 180.0 pc |
What Is Imperial 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 Imperial when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
Imperial can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
Imperial is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in Imperial are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
Imperial dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.