Office Paper & Envelope Sizes UK

Office Paper and Envelope Sizes

Office Paper & Envelope Sizes

Office Paper Sizes

Size		Millimetres

A Sizes		basis size A0 = 1m2
A0		841 x 1189
A1		594 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

Envelope Information

Sealing Methods

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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