A6 Paper Size
A6 paper size measures 105 × 148 mm. The Dimensions of A6 Paper are 4.13 by 5.83 inches, 10.5 by 14.8 centimetres, 1240 by 1748 pixels at 300 DPI, and 298 by 420 points. It is half of A5. Its most common use is postcards.
A6 measures 105 millimetres wide and 148 millimetres tall.
Dimensions of A6 Paper
| Unit | Width | Height | Width × height | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres (mm) | 105 | 148 | 105 × 148 mm | |
| Centimetres (cm) | 10.5 | 14.8 | 10.5 × 14.8 cm | |
| Metres (m) | 0.105 | 0.148 | 0.105 × 0.148 m | |
| Inches (in) | 4.13 | 5.83 | 4.13 × 5.83 in | |
| Feet (ft) | 0.34 | 0.49 | 0.34 × 0.49 ft | |
| Points (pt) | 298 | 420 | 298 × 420 pt | |
| Picas (pc) | 24.8 | 35 | 24.8 × 35 pc | |
| Pixels at 72 DPI | 298 | 420 | 298 × 420 px | |
| Pixels at 150 DPI | 620 | 874 | 620 × 874 px | |
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 1240 | 1748 | 1240 × 1748 px | |
| Pixels at 600 DPI | 2480 | 3496 | 2480 × 3496 px |
Pixel counts follow from the resolution: pixels = millimetres ÷ 25.4 × DPI. More on the DPI and pixels page.
A6 Paper Format
A6 is half of A5 and folds in half to A7. One A6 sheet tiles into 2 × A7, 4 × A8, 8 × A9. Put A6 next to another size in the comparison tool.
A6 Size in Millimeters (mm)
A6 is 105 × 148 mm (105 mm wide, 148 mm tall). Millimetres are the base unit of ISO 216, so these are the exact figures paper mills and print shops cut to. Page-setup dialogs outside the US expect ISO A-series sizes entered in mm.
A6 Size in Centimeters (cm)
A6 is 10.5 × 14.8 cm. Centimetres are the handy unit for checking a sheet against a school ruler or giving a rough size; the figure is the millimetre value divided by ten.
A6 Size in Inches
A6 is 4.13 × 5.83 inches. Inches come up when A6 is opened in US-configured software or compared with Letter and Legal. One inch is fixed at 25.4 mm.
A6 Size in Pixels
At 300 DPI A6 is 1240 × 1748 px; at 72 DPI it is 298 × 420 px. Pixel dimensions are what you type into the new-document box in Photoshop, GIMP or Figma, and they scale with the DPI you choose.
A6 in Pixels at 72 DPI (Screen)
A6 is 298 × 420 px at 72 DPI. This is the legacy screen resolution, used for on-screen mockups, web previews and wireframes where physical print size is not the point.
A6 in Pixels at 300 DPI (Print)
A6 is 1240 × 1748 px at 300 DPI. 300 DPI is the print-quality benchmark, so set an A6 canvas to this pixel count for anything going to a commercial or a good home printer.
A6 Size in Points (pt)
A6 is 298 × 420 points. Points are the unit of PDF, InDesign and LaTeX page geometry, where 72 points make one inch. A page set to 298 by 420 pt exports as A6.
A6 Shape and Area
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.410 (√2) |
|---|---|
| Area | 0.0155 m² · 15,540 mm² |
| Diagonal | 181.5 mm · 7.14 in |
| ISO 216 tolerance | ± 1.5 mm each side |
| Governing standard | ISO 216:2007 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A6 Paper Size?
A piece of A6 paper measures 105 × 148 mm (4.13 × 5.83 in). It is one of the ISO 216 A-series sizes, made by folding A5 in half, and it folds again to make A7.
What are the Uses of A6 Paper?
A6 is used for postcards, index and revision cards, wedding and event inserts.
How long is a piece of A6 paper?
A6 is 148 mm long on the longer edge and 105 mm on the shorter edge, which is 14.8 cm by 10.5 cm.
How long is A6 paper in inches?
The long edge of A6 is 5.83 inches and the short edge is 4.13 inches.
How long is a piece of A6 paper in cm?
A6 is 14.8 cm long by 10.5 cm wide.
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✓ Dimensions per ISO 216:2007; unit values derived by formula. Reviewed . Editorial Process →