Office Paper and Envelope Sizes

Size

Millimetres

A Sizes

basis size A0 = 1m2

A0

841 x 1189

A1

549 x 841

A2

420 x 594

A3

297 x 420

A4

210 x 297

A5

148 x 210

RA Sizes

With small margin for normal trim.

RA0

860 x 1220

RA1

610 x 860

RA2

430 x 610

RA3

305 x 430

SRA Sizes

With extra margin for trimming bled work.

SRA0

900 x 1280

SRA1

640 x 900

SRA2

450 x 640

SRA3

320 x 450

B Sizes

Larger sizes to make optimum use of printing press size.

B0

1000 x 1414

B1

707 x 1000

B2

500 x 707

B3

354 x 500

B 'plus' Sizes

Not true B sizes but popular stock items

B0+

1020 x 1440

B1+

720 x 1020

B2+

510 x 720

Foolscap

330 x 203

American Quarto

279 x 216

Quarto

254 x 203

Size

Millimetres

DL

110 x 220

C6

114 x 162

C5

229 x 162

C4

324 x 229

C3

324 x 458

1. Self Seal
    Press the two layers of adhesive     (one on each flap) together to form     an instant bond.

2. Gummed
    Moisten layer of adhesive along     the flap and close.

3. Peal and Seal
    Peel away the release tape from     the envelope flap to reveal a thick     layer of adhesive which seals     instantly with a strong bond.

Envelope Styles

1. Banker
    Ideal for cards and invitations

2. Wallet

3. Pocket

4. Board Back
    Printed 'Do not bend' - ideal for items that require protection

Envelope Capacity

1. DL and DL Pocket
    Holds A4 paper folded into thirds or A5 paper folded in half

2. C5 Pocket and C5 Wallet
    Holds A4 paper folded in half or A5 paper (unfolded)

3. C4 Pocket and C4 Wallet
    Holds A4 paper (unfolded)

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