Octavo
Dimensions: 152 × 229 mm (5.98 × 9.02 in)
Octavo measures 152 × 229 mm (5.98 × 9.02 in) and belongs to the Books Paper Sizes standard. It is commonly used for book and booklet interiors.
What size is Octavo paper?
An Octavo piece of paper measures 152 × 229 mm or 5.98 × 9.02 inches. It is part of the Books Paper Sizes standard.
| Units | Width × Height |
|---|---|
| Metric millimeters (mm) | 152 × 229 mm |
| Metric centimeters (cm) | 15.20 × 22.90 cm |
| Metric meters (m) | 0.152 × 0.229 m |
| Imperial inches (in) | 5.98 × 9.02 in |
| Typographic points (1/72 inch) (pt) | 430.87 × 649.13 pt |
| Typographic picas (1/6 inch) (pc) | 35.91 × 54.09 pc |
| Pixels at 300 DPI (px) | 1,795 × 2,705 px |
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)152 × 229 mm
- Size (inches)5.98 × 9.02 in
- Aspect ratio1 : 1.51
- StandardBooks Paper Sizes
- Common useDocuments, letters, forms
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Typical uses for Octavo
Octavo measures 152 × 229 mm (5.98 × 9.02 in) and is used for the following tasks.
- Book and booklet interiors
- Covers and dust jackets
- Self-publishing proofs
- Catalogues and zines
Printer tip
Set the tray guides to Octavo and confirm the driver lists this size. Printing from a larger sheet usually scales the document.
Octavo at common DPI
Pixel dimensions for Octavo at popular resolutions. Rounded to whole pixels; physical sheet remains 152 × 229 mm.
| DPI | Width (px) | Height (px) |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | 431 | 649 |
| 96 | 574 | 866 |
| 150 | 898 | 1,352 |
| 300 | 1,795 | 2,705 |
| 600 | 3,591 | 5,409 |
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