Graphic design layouts utilizing standard paper sizes can save money on printing and mailing costs. For your reference, listed below are charts of paper dimensions and their corresponding letter names plus a chart of standard dimensions for postcards, letters, and large envelopes. Save money on internet marketing, graphic design, and printing
Standard paper sizes:
U.S. name |
Dimensions |
Metric name |
Dimensions |
A (letter) Legal B (ledger) Super B/Super A3 C D E |
8.5 x 11 in. 8.5 x 14 in. 11 x 17 in. 13 x 19 in. 17 x 22 in. 22 x 34 in. 34 x 44 in. |
A5 A4 A3 A3+ A2 A1 A0 |
5.8 x 8.3 in. 8.3 x 11.7 in. 11.7 x 16.5 in. 13 x 19 in. 16.5 x 23.4 in. 23.4 x 33.1 in. 33.1 x 46.8 in. |
Postcard, Letter, Large Envelope sizes ( source U.S. Postal Service www.usps.com )
Type of mailpiece |
Length |
Height |
Postcard (rectangular cardstock not in an envelope) |
5 in. min - 6 in. max |
3 1/2 in. min - 4 1/4 in. max |
Letter (rectangular piece, 1/4 in. thick max., 3 1/2 oz. max) |
5 in. min - 11 1/2 in. max |
3 1/2 in. min - 6 1/8 in. max |
Large Envelope (rectangular piece, 3/4 in. thick max. Large envelopes are defined as exceeding one or more letter-size maximum dimensions) |
11 1/2 in. min |
6 1/8 in. min |
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