P3
280 mm
430 mm
What Size Is P3 Paper?
P3, part of the P Series under the Canadian Paper Sizes group, measures 280 x 430 mm, which is 28.0 x 43.0 cm or approximately 11.02 x 16.93 inches. It follows the Canadian Standard specification and has an area of approximately 0.1204 m².
P3 Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Paper Series
P Series
Standard
Canadian Standard
Width
280 mm
Height
430 mm
Area
0.1204 m²
Aspect Ratio
1:1.536
Previous Size
P2
Next Size
P4
P3 Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 280 mm | 430 mm |
| Centimeters | 28.0 cm | 43.0 cm |
| Inches | 11.02 in | 16.93 in |
| Feet | 0.92 ft | 1.41 ft |
| Meters | 0.28 m | 0.43 m |
| Points | 794 pt | 1219 pt |
| Picas | 66.1 pc | 101.6 pc |
What Is P3 Paper Used For?
Canadian Office Printing
This size is part of Canada's P-series paper standard used for office and technical documents.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use P3 when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
P3 can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
P3 is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in P3 are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
P3 dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.
Related P Series Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P3 size in inches?
P3 measures approximately 11.02 x 16.93 inches.
What is P3 size in centimeters?
P3 measures 28.0 x 43.0 cm.
What is P3 size in millimeters?
P3 measures 280 x 430 mm.
What is P3 size in pixels?
At 300 DPI, P3 is approximately 3306 x 5079 pixels.
Is P3 bigger than P4?
Yes. P3 is larger in area than P4 in the Canadian Paper Sizes series.