What Size Is PA4 Paper?
PA4, part of the PA / F Series under the Transitional Paper Sizes group, measures 210 x 280 mm, which is 21.0 x 28.0 cm or approximately 8.27 x 11.02 inches. It follows the Transitional (Proposed ISO 216 Extension) specification and has an area of approximately 0.0588 m².
PA4 Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
PA4 Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 210 mm | 280 mm |
| Centimeters | 21.0 cm | 28.0 cm |
| Inches | 8.27 in | 11.02 in |
| Feet | 0.69 ft | 0.92 ft |
| Meters | 0.21 m | 0.28 m |
| Points | 595 pt | 794 pt |
| Picas | 49.6 pc | 66.1 pc |
What Is PA4 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 PA4 when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
PA4 can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
PA4 is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in PA4 are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
PA4 dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.