📚 Books and catalogues size chart
Book and catalogue trim sizes in A4, A5, 16K and 32K. Centimetres are shown by default; switch units below.
Books and catalogues – all sizes
| Category | Size (cm) | Area | Common uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16K book (large) | 21 × 28.5 cm | 598.5 cm² | Catalogues, Brochures, Books |
| 16K book (standard) | 18.5 × 26 cm | 481 cm² | Catalogues, Brochures, Books |
| A4 book | 21 × 29.7 cm | 623.7 cm² | Catalogues, Brochures, Books |
| A5 book | 14.8 × 21 cm | 310.8 cm² | Catalogues, Brochures, Books |
| 32K book | 13 × 18.5 cm | 240.5 cm² | Catalogues, Brochures, Books |
About Books and catalogues
Book and catalogue trim sizes in A4, A5, 16K and 32K.
Print sizes are quoted as trimmed width × height; add 3 mm bleed on each side for full-bleed artwork.
Chinese printing often uses K-sheet sizes (16K, 8K) alongside ISO A sizes; confirm the final size with your printer before artwork.
Books and catalogues FAQ
What is the standard business card size?
90 × 54 mm in China, 85 × 55 mm in Europe and 3.5 × 2 in in the US.
What size is an A3 poster?
297 × 420 mm.