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Original articles about paper sizes, dimensions, printing, folding, and industry standards.

A2420 × 594 mm A3297 × 420 mm A4210 × 297 mm A5 A6 √2 ratio: halving preserves the shape
Standards

What is A4 Paper? The Complete Guide

Why A4 is the most common paper size in the world and how its √2 aspect ratio makes it uniquely practical.

2026-01-15 · 6 min
Letter8.5 × 11 in Legal8.5 × 14 in Tabloid11 × 17 in Ledger17 × 11 in US sizes use 1:1.29 ratio
Standards

US Paper Sizes Explained: Letter, Legal, Tabloid

Why the US uses Letter and Legal instead of A4 — history, dimensions, and the ANSI standard.

2026-01-22 · 7 min
C4229 × 324 mmHolds A4 flat C5162 × 229 mm DL110 × 220 mm ISO 269 fits ISO 216 A-series
Envelopes

Understanding Envelope Sizes: C, DL, B and US

How to choose the right envelope for letters, invitations, and business mail — with dimensions for every standard.

2026-02-01 · 8 min
DPI (Printer) 300 dots per inch PPI (Image) Image resolution 300 PPI → smooth print 150 PPI → acceptable draft 72 PPI → screen only 1 inch = 25.4 mm
Printing

DPI vs PPI: The Complete Guide

What is the difference between DPI and PPI? How many pixels do you need for a 300 DPI A4 print?

2026-02-10 · 9 min
A4 210 × 297 mm A5 148 × 210 mm A6 105 × 148 mm DL 110 × 220 mm (3 panels) Halving always preserves the √2 aspect ratio
Guides

How to Fold A4 into A5, A6, and DL

Step-by-step instructions for folding A4 into perfect A5, A6, and DL sizes for letters, brochures, and mailings.

2026-02-18 · 5 min
GSM Scale 35 gsm Newsprint 70 gsm Book pages 80 gsm Office paper 120 gsm Brochures 200 gsm Posters 400 gsm Cards Caliper (thickness) Thin Thick GSM = mass · Caliper = thickness Same GSM can have different caliper depending on fibre density
Printing

Paper Weight Explained: GSM, lb, and Caliper

What does 80 gsm mean? How does it compare to 100 lb paper? A complete guide to paper weight units.

2026-03-01 · 7 min