China Card Size
A Chinese business card measures 90 × 54 mm (3.54 × 2.13 in). It is close to, but a fraction shorter than, the Australian and Scandinavian sizes.
China measures 90 millimetres wide and 54 millimetres tall.
China Dimensions in Each Unit
China is 90 × 54 mm, which is 9.0 × 5.4 cm or 3.54 × 2.13 in.
| Unit | Width | Height | Width × height | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres (mm) | 90 | 54 | 90 × 54 mm | |
| Centimetres (cm) | 9.0 | 5.4 | 9.0 × 5.4 cm | |
| Metres (m) | 0.09 | 0.054 | 0.09 × 0.054 m | |
| Inches (in) | 3.54 | 2.13 | 3.54 × 2.13 in | |
| Feet (ft) | 0.3 | 0.18 | 0.3 × 0.18 ft | |
| Points (pt) | 255 | 153 | 255 × 153 pt | |
| Picas (pc) | 21.3 | 12.8 | 21.3 × 12.8 pc | |
| Pixels at 72 DPI | 255 | 153 | 255 × 153 px | |
| Pixels at 150 DPI | 531 | 319 | 531 × 319 px | |
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 1063 | 638 | 1063 × 638 px | |
| Pixels at 600 DPI | 2126 | 1276 | 2126 × 1276 px |
Pixel counts follow from the resolution: pixels = millimetres ÷ 25.4 × DPI. More on the DPI and pixels page.
China Shape and Area
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 0.600 |
|---|---|
| Area | 0.00486 m² · 4,860 mm² |
| Diagonal | 105 mm · 4.13 in |
| Governing standard | Chinese Convention |
China to Scale
Put China next to another size in the comparison tool.
Printing a China Business Card
The same 0.125 in (3 mm) bleed and safe-area margin used across the print industry applies to China. Toggle each layer below to see it against this size.
Who Uses a China Business Card
Chinese business card etiquette calls for the card to be presented and received with both hands, held by the edges with the text facing the recipient, and inspected briefly before being put away. Many Chinese business cards also carry a translation on the reverse side as a mark of respect.
How China Compares with Other Business Card Sizes
Against the Australian and Scandinavian cards, a Chinese business card is 1 mm shorter at the same width. Against the Europe & UK card, it is 5 mm wider and 1 mm shorter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a standard Chinese business card?
90 by 54 mm, or about 3.54 by 2.13 inches.
Is a Chinese business card the same as an Australian card?
Nearly. An Australian card is 90 by 55 mm; a Chinese card is 90 by 54 mm, 1 mm shorter at the same width.
What DPI should a Chinese business card be designed at?
300 DPI is standard for print. At that resolution a 90 by 54 mm card comes out to about 1063 by 638 pixels.
Do you present a Chinese business card with one hand or two?
Two. The card is held by the edges with the text facing the recipient, and it's respectful to have a translation on the reverse.
What bleed should I add to a Chinese business card?
3 mm on each side is standard.
Business Card Sizes
✓ Dimensions per Chinese Convention; unit values derived by formula. Reviewed . Editorial Process →