12mo
Dimensions: 127 × 187 mm (5 × 7.36 in)
12mo measures 127 × 187 mm (5.00 × 7.36 in) and belongs to the Books Paper Sizes standard. It is commonly used for book and booklet interiors.
What size is 12mo paper?
An 12mo piece of paper measures 127 × 187 mm or 5.00 × 7.36 inches. It is part of the Books Paper Sizes standard.
| Units | Width × Height |
|---|---|
| Metric millimeters (mm) | 127 × 187 mm |
| Metric centimeters (cm) | 12.70 × 18.70 cm |
| Metric meters (m) | 0.127 × 0.187 m |
| Imperial inches (in) | 5.00 × 7.36 in |
| Typographic points (1/72 inch) (pt) | 360.00 × 530.08 pt |
| Typographic picas (1/6 inch) (pc) | 30.00 × 44.17 pc |
| Pixels at 300 DPI (px) | 1,500 × 2,209 px |
12mo is part of the books paper sizes standard. Book paper sizes are standardized formats used in the publishing industry. Common formats include A Format (mass market paperback), B Format (trade paperback), and various Octavo sizes.
Quick facts
- Size (mm)127 × 187 mm
- Size (inches)5.00 × 7.36 in
- Aspect ratio1 : 1.47
- StandardBooks Paper Sizes
- Common useDocuments, letters, forms
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Typical uses for 12mo
12mo measures 127 × 187 mm (5.00 × 7.36 in) and is used for the following tasks.
- Book and booklet interiors
- Covers and dust jackets
- Self-publishing proofs
- Catalogues and zines
Printer tip
Set the tray guides to 12mo and confirm the driver lists this size. Printing from a larger sheet usually scales the document.
12mo at common DPI
Pixel dimensions for 12mo at popular resolutions. Rounded to whole pixels; physical sheet remains 127 × 187 mm.
| DPI | Width (px) | Height (px) |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | 360 | 530 |
| 96 | 480 | 707 |
| 150 | 750 | 1,104 |
| 300 | 1,500 | 2,209 |
| 600 | 3,000 | 4,417 |
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127 × 187 mm (5 × 7.36 in)