Europe & UK Card Size
A European business card measures 85 × 55 mm (3.35 × 2.17 in). It is the size used across most of continental Europe and the United Kingdom, close to the ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 card size.
Europe & UK measures 85 millimetres wide and 55 millimetres tall.
Europe & UK Dimensions in Each Unit
Europe & UK is 85 × 55 mm, which is 8.5 × 5.5 cm or 3.35 × 2.17 in.
| Unit | Width | Height | Width × height | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres (mm) | 85 | 55 | 85 × 55 mm | |
| Centimetres (cm) | 8.5 | 5.5 | 8.5 × 5.5 cm | |
| Metres (m) | 0.085 | 0.055 | 0.085 × 0.055 m | |
| Inches (in) | 3.35 | 2.17 | 3.35 × 2.17 in | |
| Feet (ft) | 0.28 | 0.18 | 0.28 × 0.18 ft | |
| Points (pt) | 241 | 156 | 241 × 156 pt | |
| Picas (pc) | 20.1 | 13 | 20.1 × 13 pc | |
| Pixels at 72 DPI | 241 | 156 | 241 × 156 px | |
| Pixels at 150 DPI | 502 | 325 | 502 × 325 px | |
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 1004 | 650 | 1004 × 650 px | |
| Pixels at 600 DPI | 2008 | 1299 | 2008 × 1299 px |
Pixel counts follow from the resolution: pixels = millimetres ÷ 25.4 × DPI. More on the DPI and pixels page.
Europe & UK Shape and Area
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 0.647 |
|---|---|
| Area | 0.00468 m² · 4,675 mm² |
| Diagonal | 101.2 mm · 3.99 in |
| Governing standard | European Convention |
Europe & UK to Scale
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Printing a Europe & UK Business Card
The same 0.125 in (3 mm) bleed and safe-area margin used across the print industry applies to Europe & UK. Toggle each layer below to see it against this size.
Who Uses a Europe & UK Business Card
A Europe & UK business card is close enough to a bank card that it slides into the same wallet slot without a second thought, which is part of why the size caught on across the continent. Print shops throughout Germany, France, Italy, the UK and most of continental Europe default to 85 by 55 mm unless a client specifies otherwise.
How Europe & UK Compares with Other Business Card Sizes
Against the US & Canada card, a Europe & UK card is about 4 mm narrower and 4 mm taller. Against Scandinavia and Australia, both 90 by 55 mm, it is 5 mm narrower at the same height, a small but real difference that shows up if a European template is reused for a Nordic or Australian print run without adjustment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a standard European business card?
85 by 55 mm, or about 3.35 by 2.17 inches. It is the common size across Germany, France and most of continental Europe.
Is a European business card the same as a credit card?
Nearly. A credit card (ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1) is 85.60 by 53.98 mm, a fraction larger than the 85 by 55 mm business card.
How does a European card compare with a US card?
A European card is 85 by 55 mm; a US card is 88.9 by 50.8 mm. The European card is shorter and taller, the US card longer and narrower.
Is the UK business card size the same as Europe?
Yes. The United Kingdom uses the same 85 by 55 mm size as continental Europe, not the US 3.5 by 2 in size.
What bleed should I add to a Europe & UK business card?
3 mm on each side is standard, giving a 91 by 61 mm file size with bleed.
Business Card Sizes
✓ Dimensions per European Convention; unit values derived by formula. Reviewed . Editorial Process →