A5 Paper Size

Use the ISO A5 trim size for small booklets, inserts and stationery layouts.

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A5 dimensions

148 × 210 mm
Compare A5 with A4
Millimeters148 × 210 mm
Centimeters14.8 × 21 cm
Inches5.83 × 8.27 in

A5 size in pixels

Multiply each dimension in inches by the pixels per inch (PPI), then round to the nearest whole pixel.

Common pixel dimensions for A5
ResolutionWidth × height
72 PPI420 × 595 px
96 PPI559 × 794 px
150 PPI874 × 1,240 px
300 PPI1,748 × 2,480 px
600 PPI3,496 × 4,961 px

A5 and a folded A4 sheet

Fold the 297 mm side of A4 in half to get two 148.5 × 210 mm panels. Trim to 148 × 210 mm for standard A5.

Allow room for binding

Start with a 148 × 210 mm finished page. Add the inside margin your binding needs. If the layout uses facing pages, check the spread and gutter in the editor, then export single pages or spreads according to your printer’s instructions.

Common questions

What is A5 paper size in inches?

A5 measures 5.83 × 8.27 inches (148 × 210 mm).

Is A5 half the size of A4?

Half an A4 sheet measures 148.5 × 210 mm. Standard A5 measures 148 × 210 mm.