PA3
Dimensions: 280 × 420 mm (11.02 × 16.54 in)
PA3 measures 280 × 420 mm (11.02 × 16.54 in) and belongs to the Transitional Paper Sizes standard. It is commonly used for transitional office documents.
What size is PA3 paper?
An PA3 piece of paper measures 280 × 420 mm or 11.02 × 16.54 inches. It is part of the Transitional Paper Sizes standard.
| Units | Width × Height |
|---|---|
| Metric millimeters (mm) | 280 × 420 mm |
| Metric centimeters (cm) | 28.00 × 42.00 cm |
| Metric meters (m) | 0.280 × 0.420 m |
| Imperial inches (in) | 11.02 × 16.54 in |
| Typographic points (1/72 inch) (pt) | 793.70 × 1190.55 pt |
| Typographic picas (1/6 inch) (pc) | 66.14 × 99.21 pc |
| Pixels at 300 DPI (px) | 3,307 × 4,961 px |
PA3 is part of the transitional paper sizes standard. Transitional paper sizes bridge the gap between the ISO A series and US paper sizes. The PA series was designed as a compromise for international documents.
Quick facts
- Size (mm)280 × 420 mm
- Size (inches)11.02 × 16.54 in
- Aspect ratio1 : 1.50
- StandardTransitional Paper Sizes
- Common useDocuments, letters, forms
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Typical uses for PA3
PA3 measures 280 × 420 mm (11.02 × 16.54 in) and is used for the following tasks.
- Transitional office documents
- Forms, letters and statements
- Booklet and brochure printing
- Compatibility printing between regional sizes
Printer tip
Most home and office printers accept PA3 when the tray guides are moved to the matching marks and the same size is selected in the driver.
PA3 at common DPI
Pixel dimensions for PA3 at popular resolutions. Rounded to whole pixels; physical sheet remains 280 × 420 mm.
| DPI | Width (px) | Height (px) |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | 794 | 1,191 |
| 96 | 1,058 | 1,587 |
| 150 | 1,654 | 2,480 |
| 300 | 3,307 | 4,961 |
| 600 | 6,614 | 9,921 |
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280 × 420 mm (11.02 × 16.54 in)