{"id":2244,"date":"2021-06-30T08:00:49","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T06:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/openprint.com\/?p=2244"},"modified":"2021-06-30T09:14:34","modified_gmt":"2021-06-30T07:14:34","slug":"paper-formats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/paper-formats\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the most commonly used paper formats for printing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right <strong>paper formats<\/strong>\u00a0is essential when taking it to a digital printing company because choosing<strong> the proper paper size<\/strong> will make the final result of your project perfect.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, in today&#8217;s article, you will learn with Open Print, <a href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">specialists in graphic printing<\/a>, to distinguish between sheet sizes and you will learn about their most common uses.<\/p>\n<p>Join me in this reading!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Contents list<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/paper-formats\/#a1-size\" >A1 size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/paper-formats\/#a2-size\" >A2 size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/paper-formats\/#a3-size\" >A3 size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/paper-formats\/#a4-size\" >A4 size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/paper-formats\/#a5-size\" >A5 size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/paper-formats\/#a6-size\" >A6 size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/paper-formats\/#a7-size\" >A7 size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/paper-formats\/#a8-size\" >A8 size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/paper-formats\/#conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"ginger-module-highlighter ginger-module-highlighter-ghost\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"list-of-the-most-common-types-of-paper-formats\"><\/span>List of the most common types of paper formats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before entering fully into the matter, you should know that the classification of <strong>paper formats<\/strong> was established by <strong>the ISO 216 standard<\/strong>, which sets global dimensions for <strong>DIN formats<\/strong> (Indication of the standard format of sheets of paper that indicates that the sides are in a 1: \u221a2 ratio).<\/p>\n<p>While<strong> in<\/strong> <strong>Europe<\/strong> they use this regulation, in other countries such as the<strong> United States they use the US Letter<\/strong>, a format with influence in some Latin countries.<\/p>\n<p>However, <strong>the preference for DIN-A is on the rise<\/strong>, creating a coordinated unification around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Now, with this clarified, let&#8217;s move on to the explanation of paper formats, their official measurements, and their use in print.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a0-size\"><\/span>A0 size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A0 can be considered the parent format, it is <strong>the largest of all<\/strong> and from here the other variants arise. By dividing the A0 size <strong>into<\/strong> <strong>two equal parts<\/strong> we will have A1 as a result. DIN A0 measurements are <strong>841 x 1189 mm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>DIN A0 format uses in printing<\/h4>\n<p>Due to the enormous dimensions of the A0, its use falls <strong>exclusively on professional graphic design centers<\/strong> and copy shops, it is rarely chosen for the production of advertising posters.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2217 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a0.png\" alt=\"tama\u00f1o ao\" width=\"814\" height=\"574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a0.png 814w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a0-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a0-768x542.png 768w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a0-700x494.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a1-size\"><\/span>A1 size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The next size of the sheet is the A1, although it represents <strong>half of the A0<\/strong>. it is given greater use in graphic terms. DIN A1 measurements are <strong>594 x 841mm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>DIN A1 format uses in printing<\/h4>\n<p>This format is used in graphic centers to print <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.openprint.com\/en\/posters-billboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posters billboards<\/a><\/strong>, <strong>banners, cartographies, and even for technical design tasks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2220 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a1.png\" alt=\"tama\u00f1o a1\" width=\"813\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a1.png 813w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a1-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a1-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a1-700x465.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a2-size\"><\/span>A2 size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The A2 format is <strong>the exact two-part division of A1<\/strong>. In addition, it has more uses for <strong>its good versatility<\/strong> even in business scenarios serving as a blackboard sheet. DIN A2 measurements are <strong>420 x 594 mm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>DIN A2 format uses in printing<\/h4>\n<p>Among the most common A2 jobs we have the graphic design sector, as well as the elaboration of <strong>diagrams, <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.openprint.com\/en\/advertising-posters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">advertising posters<\/a>, large calendars, <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.openprint.com\/en\/posters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posters<\/a>, and photo printing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2223 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a2.png\" alt=\"tama\u00f1o a2\" width=\"813\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a2.png 813w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a2-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a2-768x502.png 768w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a2-400x260.png 400w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a2-700x457.png 700w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a2-308x200.png 308w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a3-size\"><\/span>A3 size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The A3 format, like the A4 size, is one of <strong>the most common and used<\/strong>, it is so standardized that we have the possibility of printing it from home or the office. The measurements in DIN A3 format are <strong>297 x 420 mm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>DIN A3 format uses in printing<\/h4>\n<p>With the A3 size, we can print all kinds of resources such as <strong>drawings, diplomas, posters, photographs, magazines, scores<\/strong>, among other elements. Now in the advertising branch, it is the favorite for 6-part brochures and conventional maps.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2238 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a3.png\" alt=\"tama\u00f1o a3\" width=\"835\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a3.png 835w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a3-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a3-768x491.png 768w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a3-700x448.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a4-size\"><\/span>A4 size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The A4 format is undoubtedly the most common of all, at some point in your life you will have come across this type of format because it is the most suitable for various daily and even professional tasks. The measurements of the DIN A4 format are <strong>210 x 297 mm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>DIN A4 format uses in printing<\/h4>\n<p>The A4 size has too many uses in printing such as <strong>magazines, catalogs, children&#8217;s books or encyclopedias, brochures, triptychs<\/strong>, even general documentation, etc.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2235 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a4.png\" alt=\"tama\u00f1o a4\" width=\"839\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a4.png 839w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a4-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a4-768x492.png 768w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a4-700x449.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a5-size\"><\/span>A5 size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We continue with a <strong>highly demanded format<\/strong> for certain tasks, the A5, unlike the A4, has <strong>more compact dimensions<\/strong> making it a quite comfortable alternative for the transfer of printed objects. The measurements in DIN A5 format are <strong>148 x 210 mm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>DIN A5 format uses in printing<\/h4>\n<p>The A5 size is perfect for printing <strong>notebooks, notepads, advertising brochures and magazines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2232 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a5.png\" alt=\"tama\u00f1o a5\" width=\"837\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a5.png 837w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a5-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a5-768x495.png 768w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a5-700x451.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a6-size\"><\/span>A6 size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The A6 is a format used in <strong>specific impressions both at the brand and personal issues<\/strong> thanks to its low proportion. The measurements in DIN A6 format are <strong>105 x 148mm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>DIN A6 format uses in printing<\/h4>\n<p>Among the uses in A6 size printing we can highlight the printing of <strong>pocketbooks, business or greeting cards, postcards, brochures, diaries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2229 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a6.png\" alt=\"tama\u00f1o a6\" width=\"830\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a6.png 830w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a6-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a6-768x497.png 768w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a6-400x260.png 400w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a6-700x453.png 700w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a6-308x200.png 308w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a7-size\"><\/span>A7 size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The A7 format is <strong>one of the smallest formats in this list<\/strong>, however, it has a number of practical uses. The measurements of the DIN A7 format are <strong>74 x 105 mm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>DIN A7 format uses in printing<\/h4>\n<p>Among the uses in the printing of the A7 we have <strong>business cards<\/strong>,<strong> brochures and pocket calendars<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2226 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a7.png\" alt=\"tama\u00f1o a7\" width=\"827\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a7.png 827w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a7-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a7-768x498.png 768w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a7-400x260.png 400w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a7-700x454.png 700w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a7-308x200.png 308w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a8-size\"><\/span>A8 size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>And we end with the last format of this post, the A8, which has a utility designed for a<strong> face-to-face topic or some particular activity<\/strong>. The measurements of the DIN A8 format are<strong> 52 x 74 mm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>DIN A8 format uses in printing<\/h4>\n<p>In the printing press, the A8 can be used to get <strong>personalized cards<\/strong> of any type and even <strong>stickers or labels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2241 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a8.png\" alt=\"tama\u00f1o a8\" width=\"818\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a8.png 818w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a8-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a8-768x504.png 768w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tamano-a8-700x460.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You already know <strong>the 8 most used sheet sizes in the world of digital printing<\/strong>! Now you can choose the one that best suits the needs of your brand or company project.<\/p>\n<p>However, you are free to experiment, so if you plan to play with the different dimensions a bit, do it without fear.<\/p>\n<p>So <a href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact us<\/a> and we will answer all your questions about<strong> what size or paper format to select<\/strong>. In addition, you can also visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.openprint.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online printing store<\/a> to see all the products mentioned above.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right paper formats\u00a0is essential when taking it to a digital printing company because choosing the proper paper size will make the final result of your project perfect. Therefore, in today&#8217;s article, you will learn with Open Print, specialists in graphic printing, to distinguish&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2254,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2244","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-graphic-design"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2244","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2244"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2244\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2254"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2244"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2244"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}