Quarto (Book Format)
Dimensions: 241 × 305 mm (9.49 × 12.01 in)
Quarto measures 241 × 305 mm (9.49 × 12.01 in) and belongs to the Books Paper Sizes standard. It is commonly used for book and booklet interiors.
What size is Quarto paper?
An Quarto piece of paper measures 241 × 305 mm or 9.49 × 12.01 inches. It is part of the Books Paper Sizes standard.
| Units | Width × Height |
|---|---|
| Metric millimeters (mm) | 241 × 305 mm |
| Metric centimeters (cm) | 24.10 × 30.50 cm |
| Metric meters (m) | 0.241 × 0.305 m |
| Imperial inches (in) | 9.49 × 12.01 in |
| Typographic points (1/72 inch) (pt) | 683.15 × 864.57 pt |
| Typographic picas (1/6 inch) (pc) | 56.93 × 72.05 pc |
| Pixels at 300 DPI (px) | 2,846 × 3,602 px |
Quarto 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)241 × 305 mm
- Size (inches)9.49 × 12.01 in
- Aspect ratio1 : 1.27
- StandardBooks Paper Sizes
- Common useDocuments, letters, forms
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Typical uses for Quarto
Quarto measures 241 × 305 mm (9.49 × 12.01 in) and is used for the following tasks.
- Book and booklet interiors
- Covers and dust jackets
- Self-publishing proofs
- Catalogues and zines
Printer tip
Most home and office printers accept Quarto when the tray guides are moved to the matching marks and the same size is selected in the driver.
Quarto at common DPI
Pixel dimensions for Quarto at popular resolutions. Rounded to whole pixels; physical sheet remains 241 × 305 mm.
| DPI | Width (px) | Height (px) |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | 683 | 865 |
| 96 | 911 | 1,153 |
| 150 | 1,423 | 1,801 |
| 300 | 2,846 | 3,602 |
| 600 | 5,693 | 7,205 |
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241 × 305 mm (9.49 × 12.01 in)