What is the size of A3 paper for digital printing? Don't worry, ApkVenue has a complete guide along with comparisons with other sizes!
If you are someone who often struggles with design, surely you are no stranger to paper size.
There are various types of paper that can be used depending on your needs.
One of the most frequently used for digital printing is paper size A3. But do you know what is the actual length and width of A3 paper?
Instead of being confused, let's just listen to Jaka's explanation about A3 . paper size!
A Series Paper
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For information, A3 paper is one type of paper series A which is one of the standards for paper sizes.
Based on ISO (216), the ratio between the length and width of the A series paper is one to the root of two (1,4142).
In series A paper, the main benchmark is paper A0, which has an area equivalent to one square meter.
Well, from this A0 paper, to take the next size, namely A1, it is taken from half size A0 paper.
A2 paper also has half the area of A1, A3 paper is half the size of A2 paper, and so on until the smallest (A10).
Paper Size A3
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A3 Kertas paper we often encounter it when we are at school, especially if you used to have to use an A3 size picture book in Art or Cultural Arts lessons.
Although often used as the size of a large picture book, A3 paper certainly still has many other functions, for example to print large posters.
Then how big is A3 paper size?
In millimeters, one sheet of A3 paper has a size of 297 x 420 millimeter, while in inches it measures 11.7 x 16.5 inches.
For a more complete size, you can check the table below!
| Unit | Length x WIDTH |
|---|---|
| mm | 297 x 420 |
| cm | 29.7 x 42 |
| m | 0.3 x 0.4 |
| inch | 11.7 x 16.5 |
| pt (points) | 842 x 1190.7 |
| pc (picas) | 70.2 x 99.2 |
| px @300ppi | 3508 x 4961 |
A Series Paper Size Comparison
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So, how does A3 paper compare to other A series papers?
As explained above, the A series paper size is always taken half of one size on it.
The length of A3 paper is half of the width of A2 paper, while the width of A3 paper is the same as the length of A2 paper.
For more complete comparison data, you can check the table below, yes. Jaka uses units mm and inch to make it easier for you.
| Paper Type | Length x Width (mm) | Length x Width (inch) |
|---|---|---|
| A0 | 841 x 1189 | 33.11 x 46.81 |
| A1 | 594 x 841 | 23.39 x 39.11 |
| A2 | 420 x 594 | 16.54 x 23.39 |
| A3 | 297 x 420 | 11.69 x 16.54 |
| A4 | 210 x 297 | 8.27 x 11.69 |
| A5 | 148 x 210 | 5.83 x 8.27 |
| A6 | 105 x 148 | 4.13 x 5.83 |
| A7 | 74 x 105 | 2.91 x 4.13 |
| A8 | 52 X 74 | 2.05 x 2.91 |
| A9 | 37 x 52 | 1.46 x 2.05 |
| A10 | 26 x 37 | 1,02, 1,46 |
The difference between A3 and A3+ . paper sizes
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Maybe you've heard of a type of paper whose name is A3+. Then, how is it different from the usual A3 size?
A3+ is not an official paper size that applies as an international standard as A3. This type of A3+ paper is usually used for printing needs.
The only difference between A3 and A3+ paper is the length and width of the paper. For comparison, you can see in the table below in millimeters.
| Paper Type | Length x Width (mm) |
|---|---|
| A3 | 297 x 420 |
| A3+ | 328 x 483 |
That's the gang, the explanation of paper size A3 from Jake. Actually, there are many other paper series, such as the B series and C series. But what is commonly used is the A series!
So, now you don't need to be confused anymore if you want to print a poster in A3 size. I hope this article is useful for you!
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