South Africa uses the international “A” paper sizes. Each size is exactly half of the one before it: fold an A0 sheet in half and you get A1, fold that and you get A2, and so on down to A6. Here’s a quick reference for every size, plus what each one is best for.
A-series paper sizes chart
| Size | Millimetres | Centimetres | Inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| A0 | 841 × 1189 mm | 84.1 × 118.9 cm | 33.1 × 46.8 in |
| A1 | 594 × 841 mm | 59.4 × 84.1 cm | 23.4 × 33.1 in |
| A2 | 420 × 594 mm | 42 × 59.4 cm | 16.5 × 23.4 in |
| A3 | 297 × 420 mm | 29.7 × 42 cm | 11.7 × 16.5 in |
| A4 | 210 × 297 mm | 21 × 29.7 cm | 8.3 × 11.7 in |
| A5 | 148 × 210 mm | 14.8 × 21 cm | 5.8 × 8.3 in |
| A6 | 105 × 148 mm | 10.5 × 14.8 cm | 4.1 × 5.8 in |
Paper sizes in pixels and points
For designing in Photoshop, Canva or InDesign. Pixels are at 300 dpi, the resolution we recommend for print.
| Size | Pixels at 300 dpi | Points |
|---|---|---|
| A0 | 9933 × 14043 px | 2384 × 3370 pt |
| A1 | 7016 × 9933 px | 1684 × 2384 pt |
| A2 | 4961 × 7016 px | 1191 × 1684 pt |
| A3 | 3508 × 4961 px | 842 × 1191 pt |
| A4 | 2480 × 3508 px | 595 × 842 pt |
| A5 | 1748 × 2480 px | 420 × 595 pt |
| A6 | 1240 × 1748 px | 298 × 420 pt |
What each size is used for
- A0 and A1: building and architectural plans, large posters, exhibition graphics and Correx signs.
- A2: posters, menu boards, smaller plans, photo prints for framing and selfie frame boards.
- A3: posters, certificates, presentation boards and spreadsheets that need room.
- A4: letterheads, documents, brochures and reports.
- A5: flyers, menus, notebooks and invitations.
- A6: postcards, vouchers and small invitations.
Printing large formats in Midrand
We print A2 to A0 plans and A3 to A0 posters. Plan printing costs per sheet:
| Size | Black & white | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| A2 | R60 | R80 |
| A1 | R90 | R120 |
| A0 | R130 | R160 |
Posters on 120gsm matt paper cost R140 (A3), R220 (A2), R350 (A1) and R550 (A0), with up to 20% off when you order 10.
Print these sizes with us: plan printing A2 to A0 · poster printing A3 to A0 · photo, poster & canvas printing · business card size guide
Quick answers
What size is A0 in cm?
A0 is 84.1 × 118.9 cm (841 × 1189 mm), or 33.1 × 46.8 inches. It is the largest standard A size, used for plans and big posters.
What size is A5 in cm?
A5 is 14.8 × 21 cm (148 × 210 mm), half of an A4 page. It is the most popular flyer size.
What size is A6 in cm?
A6 is 10.5 × 14.8 cm (105 × 148 mm), the size of a postcard.
How big is A2 paper?
A2 is 42 × 59.4 cm (420 × 594 mm), four times the size of A4.
What size is an A5 flyer in pixels?
At 300 dpi an A5 flyer is 1748 × 2480 pixels, or 1819 × 2551 pixels with a 3 mm bleed.
Printing A5 flyers? See A5 flyer printing from R200 for 50.
Tips for printing large sizes
- Check your resolution. A photo that looks sharp on your phone may be blurry at A1. For posters, aim for at least 150 dpi at full size.
- Send a PDF at the exact final size, so nothing gets stretched.
- Scale plans correctly. Check that the scale on your drawing matches the paper size you’re printing.
Not sure which size you need? Bring your file in and we’ll help you choose.
Visit our studio at Carlswald Décor Centre, Halfway Gardens, Midrand, or WhatsApp us on 076 569 1455 for a quote.
See also: all printing services in Midrand