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Business Card Size: 3.5 x 2 in, Bleed and Pixels

Business card size in the US is commonly 3.5 x 2 in. Add 0.125 in bleed per side for edge-to-edge artwork and export 1050 x 600 px at 300 DPI for trim.

Last checked: 2026-05-03

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At a glance

Use 3.5 x 2 in for a standard US business card. At 300 DPI, trim size is 1050 x 600 px; with 0.125 in bleed on every side, build 3.75 x 2.25 in or 1125 x 675 px.

Source confidence: Editorial Last checked: 2026-05-03 Source: ISO 216 paper size reference Specs may change; verify before final production. Found a spec change? Send correction.

How we calculate this

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We convert physical sizes to inches, multiply by the selected DPI/PPI value, and round to whole pixels.

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Quick answer

Copy-ready answer

Use 3.5 x 2 in for a standard US business card. At 300 DPI, trim size is 1050 x 600 px; with 0.125 in bleed on every side, build 3.75 x 2.25 in or 1125 x 675 px.

88.9 x 50.8 mm

Dimensions and specs

Pixels	1,050 x 600 px
Inches	3.5 x 2 in
Millimeters	88.9 x 50.8 mm
Centimeters	8.89 x 5.08 cm
Aspect ratio	7:4
Recommended DPI/PPI	300 DPI/PPI for raster exports

Pixels

Pixel dimensions by DPI

DPI / PPI	Width	Height	Use
150 DPI	525 px	300 px	Draft, large-format, or preview raster export.
300 DPI	1050 px	600 px	High-quality print or sharp raster handoff when required.

Formula

How to calculate this size

Pixel formulapixels = millimeters / 25.4 x PPI

88.9 mm x 300 PPI = 1,050 px wide.

Trim result1,050 x 600 px

Use this when the artwork stops at the finished edge.

Bleed result1,125 x 675 px

Add 3.18 mm per side before calculating pixels when artwork reaches the edge.

Common mistakes

Avoid these document setup mistakes

Choosing pixels before page size

Set the physical page or trim size first, then calculate pixels only for raster export or upload requirements.

Forgetting bleed or safe margins

Extend backgrounds to the bleed canvas and keep text, logos, QR codes, and page numbers inside the safe area.

Exporting a screenshot instead of a document

Use PDF, PPTX, or the required document format when text, links, vectors, and page size need to remain editable or searchable.

Calculator

Calculate pixels and bleed

Enter any DPI to calculate the pixel dimensions for this physical size.

Workflow

Practical setup workflow

Step	Check
Set trim size	Use 3.5 x 2 in for the finished card unless the printer provides another template.
Add bleed	Extend background color or imagery to 3.75 x 2.25 in when artwork reaches the edge.
Keep content safe	Leave a safe margin for type, QR codes, and logos so trimming does not clip them.

Specs

Business card dimensions

Setting	Value
Primary size	3.5 x 2 in
Pixels	1,050 x 600 px at 300 DPI/PPI
Inches	3.5 x 2 in
Millimeters	88.9 x 50.8 mm
Centimeters	8.89 x 5.08 cm
Aspect ratio	7:4
Recommended DPI/PPI	300 DPI/PPI for raster exports
Bleed canvas	3.75 x 2.25 in with 0.125 in bleed per side; 1125 x 675 px at 300 DPI
Safe text margin	Keep names, QR codes, and contact details at least 0.125-0.25 in inside trim.
Bleed setup	0.125 in per side; full canvas 3.75 x 2.25 in

Checklist

Export checklist

Item	Why it matters
PDF copy	Keeps type, vectors, and page size predictable for review or print.
Raster copy	Use the DPI calculator when a printer, marketplace, or upload tool asks for pixels.
Bleed and safe area	Add bleed only when artwork must run to the edge.

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FAQ

Common questions

What size should I use for business card?

Use 3.5 x 2 in for a standard US business card. At 300 DPI, trim size is 1050 x 600 px; with 0.125 in bleed on every side, build 3.75 x 2.25 in or 1125 x 675 px.

Do pixels matter for business card?

Pixels matter only for raster exports. Start with the physical page size, then use DPI or PPI to calculate pixels for the required output.

What aspect ratio is business card?

Business card uses an aspect ratio of 7:4 for the primary size on this page.

References

Sources and references

Document sizes combine official format references where available with common production conventions. Confirm printer-specific bleed before final production.

ISO 216 paper size reference
Source for A-series paper dimensions.
Adobe Photoshop Help: Set image size and resolution
Used for DPI/PPI and raster size interpretation.
Microsoft Support: change the size of your PowerPoint slides
Official Microsoft source for PowerPoint Standard 4:3 and Widescreen 16:9 slide-size options.
Adobe Express: business card maker
Adobe documents the common 3.5 x 2 in horizontal business card canvas.

Last checked: 2026-05-03