A3 vs Tabloid
A3 is 17.6 mm wider and 11.8 mm shorter than Tabloid. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Compare a Different Pair
A3 and Tabloid, Side by Side
| A3 | Tabloid | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 297 × 420 | 279.4 × 431.8 | 17.6 × 11.8 mm |
| Inches | 11.69 × 16.54 | 11 × 17 | 0.69 × 0.46 in |
| Centimetres | 29.7 × 42.0 | 27.9 × 43.2 | |
| Area | 0.125 m², 124,740 mm² | 0.121 m², 120,645 mm² | 1.03× |
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.414 (√2) | 1 : 1.545 | different |
What Is Lost Printing One on the Other
At 100% scale, both centred, nothing resized. A positive figure on the wider or taller side is cropped; on the other it is a blank margin.
| Axis | Gap | A3 onto Tabloid | Tabloid onto A3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 8.8 mm (0.35 in) each side | A3 loses it | blank band |
| Height | 5.9 mm (0.23 in) each end | blank band | Tabloid loses it |
Scale-to-Fit Percentages
The figure to type into a printer or PDF dialog to scale one to fit inside the other:
| Tabloid to fit A3 | 97% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
|---|---|---|
| A3 to fit Tabloid | 94% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
Beyond the Measurements
Envelopes: A3 fits C3; Tabloid fits 12 × 18.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A3 bigger than Tabloid?
A3 is bigger. It is 297 × 420 mm against 279.4 × 431.8 mm for Tabloid, about 1.03 times the area.
What is the difference between A3 and Tabloid?
A3 is 17.6 mm wider and 11.8 mm shorter than Tabloid. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Can you print Tabloid on A3?
Not at full size without a change. Shrink Tabloid to 97% to fit A3, which leaves a thin border, or print at 100% and lose 8.8 mm off each side and 5.9 mm top and bottom.
✓ Dimensions per the standards on the A3 and Tabloid pages. Differences and scale factors computed. Reviewed . Editorial Process →