What Size Is LD/DSC Paper?
LD/DSC, part of the Photo Print under the Photography Paper Sizes group, measures 89 x 127 mm, which is 8.9 x 12.7 cm or approximately 3.5 x 5.0 inches. It follows the Photographic Print Standard specification and has an area of approximately 0.0113 m².
LD/DSC Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
LD/DSC Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 89 mm | 127 mm |
| Centimeters | 8.9 cm | 12.7 cm |
| Inches | 3.5 in | 5.0 in |
| Feet | 0.29 ft | 0.42 ft |
| Meters | 0.089 m | 0.127 m |
| Points | 252 pt | 360 pt |
| Picas | 21.0 pc | 30.0 pc |
What Is LD/DSC Paper Used For?
Photo Printing
This size is a standard photographic print format used by labs and home printers for everyday photos.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use LD/DSC when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
LD/DSC can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
LD/DSC is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in LD/DSC are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
LD/DSC dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.