What Size Is PA5 Paper?
PA5, part of the PA / F Series under the Transitional Paper Sizes group, measures 140 x 210 mm, which is 14.0 x 21.0 cm or approximately 5.51 x 8.27 inches. It follows the Transitional (Proposed ISO 216 Extension) specification and has an area of approximately 0.0294 m².
PA5 Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
PA5 Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 140 mm | 210 mm |
| Centimeters | 14.0 cm | 21.0 cm |
| Inches | 5.51 in | 8.27 in |
| Feet | 0.46 ft | 0.69 ft |
| Meters | 0.14 m | 0.21 m |
| Points | 397 pt | 595 pt |
| Picas | 33.1 pc | 49.6 pc |
What Is PA5 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 PA5 when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
PA5 can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
PA5 is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in PA5 are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
PA5 dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.