Folio
Dimensions: 305 × 483 mm (12.01 × 19.02 in)
Folio measures 305 × 483 mm (12.01 × 19.02 in) and belongs to the Books Paper Sizes standard. It is commonly used for book and booklet interiors.
What size is Folio paper?
An Folio piece of paper measures 305 × 483 mm or 12.01 × 19.02 inches. It is part of the Books Paper Sizes standard.
| Units | Width × Height |
|---|---|
| Metric millimeters (mm) | 305 × 483 mm |
| Metric centimeters (cm) | 30.50 × 48.30 cm |
| Metric meters (m) | 0.305 × 0.483 m |
| Imperial inches (in) | 12.01 × 19.02 in |
| Typographic points (1/72 inch) (pt) | 864.57 × 1369.13 pt |
| Typographic picas (1/6 inch) (pc) | 72.05 × 114.09 pc |
| Pixels at 300 DPI (px) | 3,602 × 5,705 px |
Folio 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)305 × 483 mm
- Size (inches)12.01 × 19.02 in
- Aspect ratio1 : 1.58
- StandardBooks Paper Sizes
- Common useDocuments, letters, forms
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Typical uses for Folio
Folio measures 305 × 483 mm (12.01 × 19.02 in) and is used for the following tasks.
- Book and booklet interiors
- Covers and dust jackets
- Self-publishing proofs
- Catalogues and zines
Printer tip
Most desktop printers cannot feed Folio. Use a wide-format device or a print shop, and confirm the driver offers this exact size rather than a scaled substitute.
Folio at common DPI
Pixel dimensions for Folio at popular resolutions. Rounded to whole pixels; physical sheet remains 305 × 483 mm.
| DPI | Width (px) | Height (px) |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | 865 | 1,369 |
| 96 | 1,153 | 1,826 |
| 150 | 1,801 | 2,852 |
| 300 | 3,602 | 5,705 |
| 600 | 7,205 | 11,409 |
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305 × 483 mm (12.01 × 19.02 in)