A2 size
A2: 42 × 59.4 cm. In inches this is about 16.535 × 23.386 in.
A2
A-series paper · Paper sizes
42 × 59.4 cm
Standard size (W × H)
Centimetres (cm)
42 × 59.4 cm
Millimetres (mm)
420 × 594 mm
Inches (in)
16.535 × 23.386 in
Area
2,494.8 cm²
Aspect ratio
1 : 1.4143
Width / height
420 / 594
Pixel size at different DPI
| DPI | Width (px) | Height (px) | Total pixels | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 DPI | 1,191 | 1,684 | 2,005,644 (2.0MP) | Screen display |
| 96 DPI | 1,587 | 2,245 | 3,562,815 (3.6MP) | Windows default |
| 150 DPI | 2,480 | 3,508 | 8,699,840 (8.7MP) | Standard print |
| 200 DPI | 3,307 | 4,677 | 15,466,839 (15MP) | Good print |
| 300 DPI | 4,961 | 7,016 | 34,806,376 (35MP) | High-quality print |
| 600 DPI | 9,921 | 14,031 | 139,201,551 (139MP) | Professional print |
A2 measures 42 × 59.4 cm (420 × 594 mm) and belongs to the A-series paper group. It is typically used for Office documents and Letters and reports.
A2 — A2 size
A2: 42 × 59.4 cm (420 × 594 mm). A-series paper.
In inches this is about 16.535 × 23.386 in. The footprint area is about 2,494.8 cm².
300 DPI: 4,961 × 7,016 px.
Common uses
A2 · FAQ
How big is A2?
A2: 42 × 59.4 cm (420 × 594 mm).
What is the area of A2?
The footprint area is about 2,494.8 cm².
Where is A2 used?
Typical uses include Office documents, Letters and reports, Everyday printing.
Tip: leave a small tolerance when printing or installing; allow 3 mm bleed on each side for print artwork.