Swiss
320 mm
470 mm
What Size Is Swiss Paper?
Swiss, part of the Newspaper Formats under the Newspaper Paper Sizes group, measures 320 x 470 mm, which is 32.0 x 47.0 cm or approximately 12.6 x 18.5 inches. It follows the Print Industry Format specification and has an area of approximately 0.1504 m².
Swiss Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Paper Series
Newspaper Formats
Standard
Print Industry Format
Width
320 mm
Height
470 mm
Area
0.1504 m²
Aspect Ratio
1:1.469
Previous Size
Wall Street Journal
Next Size
Rhenish
Swiss Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 320 mm | 470 mm |
| Centimeters | 32.0 cm | 47.0 cm |
| Inches | 12.6 in | 18.5 in |
| Feet | 1.05 ft | 1.54 ft |
| Meters | 0.32 m | 0.47 m |
| Points | 907 pt | 1332 pt |
| Picas | 75.6 pc | 111.0 pc |
What Is Swiss Paper Used For?
Newspaper Printing
This format is used by newspapers for their printed page layout and press setup.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use Swiss when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
Swiss can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
Swiss is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in Swiss are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
Swiss dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.
Related Newspaper Formats Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swiss size in inches?
Swiss measures approximately 12.6 x 18.5 inches.
What is Swiss size in centimeters?
Swiss measures 32.0 x 47.0 cm.
What is Swiss size in millimeters?
Swiss measures 320 x 470 mm.
What is Swiss size in pixels?
At 300 DPI, Swiss is approximately 3780 x 5550 pixels.
Is Swiss bigger than Rhenish?
Yes. Swiss is larger in area than Rhenish in the Newspaper Paper Sizes series.