What Size Is Soleil Paper?
Soleil, part of the French Traditional under the French Paper Sizes group, measures 600 x 800 mm, which is 60.0 x 80.0 cm or approximately 23.62 x 31.5 inches. It follows the AFNOR (1926, Historical) specification and has an area of approximately 0.48 m².
Soleil Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Soleil Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 600 mm | 800 mm |
| Centimeters | 60.0 cm | 80.0 cm |
| Inches | 23.62 in | 31.5 in |
| Feet | 1.97 ft | 2.62 ft |
| Meters | 0.6 m | 0.8 m |
| Points | 1701 pt | 2268 pt |
| Picas | 141.7 pc | 189.0 pc |
What Is Soleil Paper Used For?
Fine Art and Specialty Printing
This traditional French format is used for art prints, watercolor paper, and specialty publishing.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use Soleil when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
Soleil can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
Soleil is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in Soleil are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
Soleil dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.