What is an A4 Size?

On the surface, paper sizes can become a little incomprehensible when compared to one another in the A-series. Once you know how each size correlates, however, ordering the right paper type for your business is light work!

An internationally recognised ISO 216 standard paper size, A4 paper measures 210 x 297mm. Half of the A4 dimension equals A5 and double the A4 paper size creates an A3 paper type. The A4 size is widely used and the most popular paper format in the world!

A4 Dimensions: Millimetres, Centimetres and Inches

  • Paper format: A4
  • Dimensions in Millimeters: 210 x 297 mm
  • Dimensions in Centimeters: 21 x 29.7 cm
  • Dimensions in Inches: 8.3 x 11.7 in

A4 Paper Print Usages

A4 paper stock is a timeless classic and compatible with most, if not all, printers and photocopiers. Incredibly versatile, A4 paper can be transformed into anything from a book cover, A4 poster, A4 Anti Bacterial menus, to a small foldable flyer!

With a compact but generous size, A4 is ideal for eye-catching graphics and minimalistic text. What’s more, the A4 paper type works remarkably well with marketing campaigns; it can be easily handed out in high-traffic areas or slotted into an envelope and distributed as a mail-out. Carried conveniently with ease, A4 sheets are an excellent long-lasting promotional material.

What’s more, A4 sheets of paper are also great for personal and professional branded office stationery. From a standard notebook, letterhead, to a sticky poster, the A4 paper stock can help individuals and corporations stay organised and plan ahead for future business endeavours.

A4 Printing Resolution

A4 paper is defined by the ISO 216 standard and is part of the A-series. An in-demand paper type used across the globe, A4 paper is supported by many printers and computer software programs. To ensure your A4 paper is printed in the highest resolution and impeccable image quality, be sure to print in 210 x 297mm at 300 dpi.

Other Paper Sizes Available