Crown Octavo
Dimensions: 137 × 203 mm (5.39 × 7.99 in)
Crown Octavo measures 137 × 203 mm (5.39 × 7.99 in) and belongs to the Books Paper Sizes standard. It is commonly used for book and booklet interiors.
What size is Crown Octavo paper?
An Crown Octavo piece of paper measures 137 × 203 mm or 5.39 × 7.99 inches. It is part of the Books Paper Sizes standard.
| Units | Width × Height |
|---|---|
| Metric millimeters (mm) | 137 × 203 mm |
| Metric centimeters (cm) | 13.70 × 20.30 cm |
| Metric meters (m) | 0.137 × 0.203 m |
| Imperial inches (in) | 5.39 × 7.99 in |
| Typographic points (1/72 inch) (pt) | 388.35 × 575.43 pt |
| Typographic picas (1/6 inch) (pc) | 32.36 × 47.95 pc |
| Pixels at 300 DPI (px) | 1,618 × 2,398 px |
Crown Octavo 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)137 × 203 mm
- Size (inches)5.39 × 7.99 in
- Aspect ratio1 : 1.48
- StandardBooks Paper Sizes
- Common useDocuments, letters, forms
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Typical uses for Crown Octavo
Crown Octavo measures 137 × 203 mm (5.39 × 7.99 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 Crown Octavo and confirm the driver lists this size. Printing from a larger sheet usually scales the document.
Crown Octavo at common DPI
Pixel dimensions for Crown Octavo at popular resolutions. Rounded to whole pixels; physical sheet remains 137 × 203 mm.
| DPI | Width (px) | Height (px) |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | 388 | 575 |
| 96 | 518 | 767 |
| 150 | 809 | 1,199 |
| 300 | 1,618 | 2,398 |
| 600 | 3,236 | 4,795 |
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137 × 203 mm (5.39 × 7.99 in)