A Format
Dimensions: 110 × 178 mm (4.33 × 7.01 in)
A Format measures 110 × 178 mm (4.33 × 7.01 in) and belongs to the Books Paper Sizes standard. It is commonly used for book and booklet interiors.
What size is A Format paper?
An A Format piece of paper measures 110 × 178 mm or 4.33 × 7.01 inches. It is part of the Books Paper Sizes standard.
| Units | Width × Height |
|---|---|
| Metric millimeters (mm) | 110 × 178 mm |
| Metric centimeters (cm) | 11.00 × 17.80 cm |
| Metric meters (m) | 0.110 × 0.178 m |
| Imperial inches (in) | 4.33 × 7.01 in |
| Typographic points (1/72 inch) (pt) | 311.81 × 504.57 pt |
| Typographic picas (1/6 inch) (pc) | 25.98 × 42.05 pc |
| Pixels at 300 DPI (px) | 1,299 × 2,102 px |
A Format 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)110 × 178 mm
- Size (inches)4.33 × 7.01 in
- Aspect ratio1 : 1.62
- StandardBooks Paper Sizes
- Common useDocuments, letters, forms
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Typical uses for A Format
A Format measures 110 × 178 mm (4.33 × 7.01 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 A Format and confirm the driver lists this size. Printing from a larger sheet usually scales the document.
A Format at common DPI
Pixel dimensions for A Format at popular resolutions. Rounded to whole pixels; physical sheet remains 110 × 178 mm.
| DPI | Width (px) | Height (px) |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | 312 | 505 |
| 96 | 416 | 673 |
| 150 | 650 | 1,051 |
| 300 | 1,299 | 2,102 |
| 600 | 2,598 | 4,205 |
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110 × 178 mm (4.33 × 7.01 in)