C5
Dimensions: 162 × 229 mm (6.38 × 9.02 in)
C5 measures 162 × 229 mm (6.38 × 9.02 in) and belongs to the C Envelope Paper Sizes standard. It is commonly used for mailing a4 folded once or a5 flat.
What size is C5 paper?
An C5 piece of paper measures 162 × 229 mm or 6.38 × 9.02 inches. It is part of the C Envelope Paper Sizes standard.
| Units | Width × Height |
|---|---|
| Metric millimeters (mm) | 162 × 229 mm |
| Metric centimeters (cm) | 16.20 × 22.90 cm |
| Metric meters (m) | 0.162 × 0.229 m |
| Imperial inches (in) | 6.38 × 9.02 in |
| Typographic points (1/72 inch) (pt) | 459.21 × 649.13 pt |
| Typographic picas (1/6 inch) (pc) | 38.27 × 54.09 pc |
| Pixels at 300 DPI (px) | 1,913 × 2,705 px |
C5 is part of the c envelope paper sizes standard. The C series envelope sizes are defined in ISO 269. C envelopes are designed to hold A series paper: a C4 envelope holds an A4 sheet, a C5 holds A5 or a folded A4, etc.
Quick facts
- Size (mm)162 × 229 mm
- Size (inches)6.38 × 9.02 in
- Aspect ratio1 : 1.41
- StandardC Envelope Paper Sizes
- Common useDocuments, letters, forms
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Typical uses for C5
C5 measures 162 × 229 mm (6.38 × 9.02 in) and is used for the following tasks.
- Mailing A4 folded once or A5 flat
- Greeting cards and invitations
- Statements and invoices
- Direct-mail packs
Printer tip
Load envelopes one at a time or in the dedicated envelope slot, set the flap side correctly, and choose the exact envelope size in the driver.
C5 at common DPI
Pixel dimensions for C5 at popular resolutions. Rounded to whole pixels; physical sheet remains 162 × 229 mm.
| DPI | Width (px) | Height (px) |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | 459 | 649 |
| 96 | 612 | 866 |
| 150 | 957 | 1,352 |
| 300 | 1,913 | 2,705 |
| 600 | 3,827 | 5,409 |
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162 × 229 mm (6.38 × 9.02 in)