What Size Is Quarto Paper?
Quarto, part of the Book Formats under the Books Paper Sizes group, measures 228.6 x 304.8 mm, which is 22.86 x 30.48 cm or approximately 9.0 x 12.0 inches. It follows the Publishing Trim Sizes specification and has an area of approximately 0.0697 m².
Quarto Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Quarto Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 228.6 mm | 304.8 mm |
| Centimeters | 22.86 cm | 30.48 cm |
| Inches | 9.0 in | 12.0 in |
| Feet | 0.75 ft | 1.0 ft |
| Meters | 0.229 m | 0.305 m |
| Points | 648 pt | 864 pt |
| Picas | 54.0 pc | 72.0 pc |
What Is Quarto Paper Used For?
Book Publishing
This trim size is used by publishers for printing novels, textbooks, or reference books.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use Quarto when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
Quarto can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
Quarto is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in Quarto are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
Quarto dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.