Get to Know the Standard Paper Sizes in Printing
Paper size standardization plays an important role in the printing industry because it helps maintain consistency and efficiency during the production process. Therefore, Finishing Friends must know all paper sizes in the printing industry.
Globally, there are 2 main systems used to standardize paper sizes, namely ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards).
Did you know, finishing friends, there is one of the most commonly used standards, namely ISO 216, which is internationally recognized and used in various countries.
Not without reason, this system offers convenience in various applications, and document printing to packaging, and has become the main reference for various industry players.
What is the standard paper size for printing? Scroll down to find out more!!
What is ISO 216?
ISO 216 is an international standard that regulates paper sizes based on certain aspect ratios. This system uses a ratio of 1: √2, which allows paper sizes to be divided or duplicated without changing the proportions.
This makes ISO 216 very practical and flexible, because paper from a larger size can be cut into a smaller size without changing the ratio between length and width.
Paper Size Series Based on ISO 216
The ISO 216 system is divided into 3 main size series, consisting of the A series, B series, and C series. Each series has different functions and applications in the world of printing and packaging. Inform
1. A Series
The A Series Standard is the most commonly used paper size series, especially for documents and publications. The reason is, the most popular size in this series is A4, which is often used for printing documents, correspondence, and administrative materials.
The following are the sizes in the A series:
Size | Dimensions (mm) | Dimensions (cm) | Dimensions (inches)
A0 | 841 x 1189 | 84.1 x 118.9 | 33.11 x 46.82
A1 | 594 x 841 | 59.4 x 84.1 | 23.39 x 33.11
A2 | 420 x 594 | 42 x 59.4 | 16.54 x 23.39
A3 | 297 x 420 | 29.7 x 42 | 11.69 x 16.54
A4 | 210 x 297 | 21 x 29.7 | 8.27 x 11.69
A5 | 148 x 210 | 14.8 x 21 | 5.83 x 8.27
A6 | 105 x 148 | 10.5 x 14.8 | 4.13 x 5.83
A7 | 74 x 105 | 7.4 x 10.5 | 2.91 x 4.13
A8 | 52 x 74 | 5.2 x 7.4 | 2.05 x 2.91
A9 | 37 x 52 | 3.7 x 5.2 | 1.46 x 2.05
A10 | 26 x 37 | 2.6 x 3.7 | 1.02 x 1.46
Shape: Rectangle with an aspect ratio of 1:√2
The A series size is very easy to research, each size can be produced by cutting half of the previous size. For example, A4 size is half the size of A3, and so on.
2. B Series
The B Series Standard has a slightly larger size than the A series and is usually used for posters, large prints, or materials that require a larger size than the standard size.
Here are the standard sizes of the B Series:
Size | Dimensions (mm) | Dimensions (cm) | Dimensions (inches)
B0 | 1000 x 1414 | 100 x 141.4 | 39.37 x 55.67
B1 | 707 x 1000 | 70.7 x 100 | 27.83 x 39.37
B2 | 500 x 707 | 50 x 70.7 | 19.69 x 27.83
B3 | 353 x 500 | 35.3 x 50 | 13.9 x 19.69
B4 | 250 x 353 | 25 x 35.3 | 9.84 x 13.9
B5 | 176 x 250 | 17.6 x 25 | 6.93 x 9.84
B6 | 125 x 176 | 12.5 x 17.6 | 4.92 x 6.93
B7 | 88 x 125 | 8.8 x 12.5 | 3.46 x 4.92
B8 | 62 x 88 | 6.2 x 8.8 | 2.44 x 3.46
B9 | 44 x 62 | 4.4 x 6.2 | 1.73 x 2.44
B10 | 31 x 44 | 3.1 x 4.4 | 1.22 x 1.73
Shape: Rectangular with an aspect ratio of 1:√3
3. C Series
The C Series is typically used for envelopes and packaging products. This size is designed to fit A and B series paper.
Size | Dimensions (mm) | Dimensions (cm) | Dimensions (inches)
C0 | 917 x 1297 | 91.7 x 129.7 | 36.10 x 51.06
C1 | 648 x 917 | 64.8 x 91.7 | 25.51 x 36.10
C2 | 458 x 648 | 45.8 x 64.8 | 18.03 x 25.51
C3 | 324 x 458 | 32.4 x 45.8 | 12.76 x 18.03
C4 | 229 x 324 | 22.9 x 32.4 | 9.02 x 12.76
C5 | 162 x 229 | 16.2 x 22.9 | 6.38 x 9.02
C6 | 114 x 162 | 11.4 x 16.2 | 4.49 x 6.38
C7 | 81 x 114 | 8.1 x 11.4 | 3.19 x 4.49
C8 | 57 x 81 | 5.7 x 8.1 | 2.24 x 3.19
C9 | 40 x 57 | 4.0 x 5.7 | 1.57 x 2.24
C10 | 28 x 40 | 2.8 x 4.0 | 1.10 x 1.57
Shape: Rectangular with aspect ratio 1:√2
4. D Series
The following are the standard sizes of the D series, including:
Size | Dimensions (mm) | Dimensions (cm) | Dimensions (inches)
D0 | 771 x 1090 | 77.1 x 109 | 30.35 x 42.91
D1 | 545 x 771 | 54.5 x 77.1 | 21.45 x 30.35
D2 | 385 x 545 | 38.5 x 54.5 | 15.15 x 21.45
D3 | 272 x 385 | 27.2 x 38.5 | 10.70 x 15.15
D4 | 192 x 272 | 19.2 x 27.2 | 7.55 x 10.70
D5 | 136 x 192 | 13.6 x 19.2 | 5.35 x 7.55
D6 | 96 x 136 | 9.6 x 13.6 | 3.77 x 5.35
D7 | 68 x 96 | 6.8 x 9.6 | 2.67 x 3.77
D8 | 48 x 68 | 4.8 x 6.8 | 1.88 x 2.67
Shape: Rectangle with aspect ratio 1:√2
Application: Commonly used for images, posters, and maps.
5. R Series
The R Series Standard is also commonly referred to as Photo size, the R Series sizes are as follows:
Size | Dimensions (mm) | Dimensions (cm) | Dimensions (inches)
2R | 60 x 90 | 6.0 x 9.0 | 2.36 x 3.54
3R | 89 x 127 | 8.9 x 12.7 | 3.54 x 5.00
4R | 102 x 152 | 10.2 x 15.2 | 4.02 x 6.00
5R | 127 x 178 | 12.7 x 17.8 | 5.00 x 7.01
6R | 152 x 203 | 15.2 x 20.3 | 6.00 x 7.99
8R | 203 x 254 | 20.3 x 25.4 | 8.00 x 10.00
8R+ | 203 x 305 | 20.3 x 30.5 | 8.00 x 12.00
10R | 254 x 305 | 25.4 x 30.5 | 10.00 x 12.00
10R+ | 254 x 381 | 25.4 x 38.1 | 10.00 x 15.00
11R | 279 x 356 | 27.9 x 35.6 | 11.00 x 14.00
11R+ | 279 x 432 | 27.9 x 43.2 | 11.00 x 17.00
12R | 305 x 381 | 30.5 x 38.1 | 12.00 x 15.00
Shape: Rectangle with aspect ratio 3:2
Application: Commonly used for posters and photos.
6. F Series
The following are the standard sizes of the R series, including:
Size | Dimensions (mm) | Dimensions (cm) | Dimensions (inches)
F4 | 210 x 330 | 21 x 33 | 8.27 x 13
Shape: Rectangle with aspect ratio 1:√2
Application: Commonly used for documents, photocopies, forms, posters, and presentations.
7. Plano HVS
The following are the sizes of Plano HVS, including:
- 61 x 86 cm (Gramature 150 - 160 gsm): Very compatible for printing brochures, small posters, and leaflets.
- 65 x 100 cm (Gramature 60 - 120 gsm): The commonly used plano HVS size is used for various purposes, such as banners, posters, and technical drawings.
- 65 x 91 cm (Gramature 60 - 120 gsm): Often used for magazines, posters, technical drawings.
- 79 x 109 cm (Gramature 60 - 150 gsm): Suitable for large posters, technical drawings, and maps.
- 86 x 61 cm (Gramature 150 - 160 gsm): Very compatible for small posters, brochures, and leaflets.
- 109 x 79 cm (Gramatur 60 – 150 gsm): The largest HVS plano size, ideal for large posters, technical drawings, and maps.
8. Plano Art Paper
The following are the standard sizes of Plano Art Paper, including:
- 65 x 90 cm (Gramatur 85 – 150 gsm): Compatible for posters, brochures, and magazines with a shinier appearance.
- 65 x 100 cm (Gramatur 85 – 150 gsm): The most common plano Art Paper size used for various purposes, such as banners, posters, and technical drawings.
- 109 x 79 cm (Gramatur 85 – 150 gsm): Ideal for large posters, technical drawings, and maps with a shinier appearance.
- Because, the standard paper size in Indonesia follows the international format ISO 216. The paper sizes in question are A3 (29.7 x 42 cm), A3 + (33 x 48 cm), A4 (21 x 29.7 cm), A5 (14.8 x 21 cm), F4 (21.5 x 33 cm), and Plano size (61 x 86 cm, 65 x 91 cm, 65 x 95 cm, 79 x 109 cm, 90 x 120 cm).
Advantages of Using the ISO 216 Standard
The following are the advantages of using the ISO 216 standard, including:
1. Production Efficiency
The production process will be more efficient if using standard paper sizes as explained above. Printing machines, cutting tools, and other equipment in the printing industry that have been adjusted to ISO paper sizes, thus minimizing paper and time waste.
2. Global Uniformity
ISO 216 has been widely used in various countries around the world, which can facilitate communication and collaboration between international companies.
Documents that have been printed in one country can be easily adapted by other countries that implement the same system.
3. Flexibility
Paper sizes based on ISO 216 are designed for flexibility, allowing various document formats to be adjusted without changing the proportions of the paper. This is very useful in printing various types of publications ranging from posters, magazines, and books.
Printing Finishing Recommendations for Various Paper Sizes
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Conclusion
The ISO 216 system has become a global standard in various countries. With a variety of paper sizes, ISO 216 is able to improve. For those in the printing industry, understanding and using these standards is an important step in ensuring optimal print results.
If you are planning a printing project and need a paper size that meets the standard, make sure you choose a size based on the ISO 216 system for the best and most efficient results.