Convert standard paper sizes to inches, mm, and 300 DPI pixels, with typical bleed and margin guidance for print-on-demand sellers.
| Size | Inches | Millimeters | Pixels @ 300 DPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Letter | 8.5" x 11" | 215.9 x 279.4mm | 2550 x 3300px |
| US Legal | 8.5" x 14" | 215.9 x 355.6mm | 2550 x 4200px |
| Tabloid / US Ledger | 11" x 17" | 279.4 x 431.8mm | 3300 x 5100px |
| A3 | 11.69" x 16.54" | 297 x 420mm | 3508 x 4961px |
| A4 | 8.27" x 11.69" | 210 x 297mm | 2480 x 3508px |
| A5 | 5.83" x 8.27" | 148 x 210mm | 1748 x 2480px |
| A6 | 4.13" x 5.83" | 105 x 148mm | 1240 x 1748px |
| 5" x 7" | 5" x 7" | 127 x 178mm | 1500 x 2100px |
| 4" x 6" | 4" x 6" | 101.6 x 152.4mm | 1200 x 1800px |
| 8" x 8" (square) | 8" x 8" | 203.2 x 203.2mm | 2400 x 2400px |
A-series (ISO 216) dimensions are exact international standards. US Letter/Legal/Tabloid are the standard ANSI paper sizes used in the US. Pixel dimensions at 300 DPI are calculated directly (inches x 300) and are exact.
0.125" (3mm) per edge is the typical bleed used by most print-on-demand services and commercial printers, both in the US and internationally. Bleed means extending your background/artwork past the trim line so that small cutting variance during production doesn't leave a white sliver at the edge.
Example: US Letter (8.5" x 11") with 0.125" bleed becomes 8.75" x 11.25" before trimming.
This is a typical convention, not a universal standard. Some print services (particularly for book covers or certain photo products) require 0.25" (6mm) or more. Always check your specific print provider's spec sheet before finalizing a file — Etsy printable buyers who self-print at home don't need bleed at all, while POD book and poster services generally do.
Safe margin: keep all text and important content at least 0.25"–0.375" inside the trim line, regardless of whether you're using bleed, so nothing important gets cut off by production variance.
Export printables pre-sized for US Letter, A4, and more, with bleed and margins handled automatically.
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