A8 Paper Size
A8 paper size measures 52 × 74 mm. The Dimensions of A8 Paper are 2.05 by 2.91 inches, 5.2 by 7.4 centimetres, 614 by 874 pixels at 300 DPI, and 147 by 210 points. It is half of A7. Its most common use is playing-card scale.
A8 measures 52 millimetres wide and 74 millimetres tall.
Dimensions of A8 Paper
| Unit | Width | Height | Width × height | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres (mm) | 52 | 74 | 52 × 74 mm | |
| Centimetres (cm) | 5.2 | 7.4 | 5.2 × 7.4 cm | |
| Metres (m) | 0.052 | 0.074 | 0.052 × 0.074 m | |
| Inches (in) | 2.05 | 2.91 | 2.05 × 2.91 in | |
| Feet (ft) | 0.17 | 0.24 | 0.17 × 0.24 ft | |
| Points (pt) | 147 | 210 | 147 × 210 pt | |
| Picas (pc) | 12.3 | 17.5 | 12.3 × 17.5 pc | |
| Pixels at 72 DPI | 147 | 210 | 147 × 210 px | |
| Pixels at 150 DPI | 307 | 437 | 307 × 437 px | |
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 614 | 874 | 614 × 874 px | |
| Pixels at 600 DPI | 1228 | 1748 | 1228 × 1748 px |
Pixel counts follow from the resolution: pixels = millimetres ÷ 25.4 × DPI. More on the DPI and pixels page.
A8 Paper Format
A8 is half of A7 and folds in half to A9. One A8 sheet tiles into 2 × A9, 4 × A10. Put A8 next to another size in the comparison tool.
A8 Size in Millimeters (mm)
A8 is 52 × 74 mm (52 mm wide, 74 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.
A8 Size in Centimeters (cm)
A8 is 5.2 × 7.4 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.
A8 Size in Inches
A8 is 2.05 × 2.91 inches. Inches come up when A8 is opened in US-configured software or compared with Letter and Legal. One inch is fixed at 25.4 mm.
A8 Size in Pixels
At 300 DPI A8 is 614 × 874 px; at 72 DPI it is 147 × 210 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.
A8 in Pixels at 72 DPI (Screen)
A8 is 147 × 210 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.
A8 in Pixels at 300 DPI (Print)
A8 is 614 × 874 px at 300 DPI. 300 DPI is the print-quality benchmark, so set an A8 canvas to this pixel count for anything going to a commercial or a good home printer.
A8 Size in Points (pt)
A8 is 147 × 210 points. Points are the unit of PDF, InDesign and LaTeX page geometry, where 72 points make one inch. A page set to 147 by 210 pt exports as A8.
A8 Shape and Area
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.423 (√2) |
|---|---|
| Area | 0.00385 m² · 3,848 mm² |
| Diagonal | 90.4 mm · 3.56 in |
| ISO 216 tolerance | ± 1.5 mm each side |
| Governing standard | ISO 216:2007 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A8 Paper Size?
A piece of A8 paper measures 52 × 74 mm (2.05 × 2.91 in). It is one of the ISO 216 A-series sizes, made by folding A7 in half, and it folds again to make A9.
What are the Uses of A8 Paper?
A8 is used for playing-card-scale printing, luggage and equipment tags.
How long is a piece of A8 paper?
A8 is 74 mm long on the longer edge and 52 mm on the shorter edge, which is 7.4 cm by 5.2 cm.
How long is A8 paper in inches?
The long edge of A8 is 2.91 inches and the short edge is 2.05 inches.
How long is a piece of A8 paper in cm?
A8 is 7.4 cm long by 5.2 cm wide.
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✓ Dimensions per ISO 216:2007; unit values derived by formula. Reviewed . Editorial Process →