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A5 Paper Size

A5 measures 148 x 210 mm, 14.8 x 21 cm, or 5.83 x 8.27 in. See pixel dimensions by DPI, aspect ratio, bleed setup, comparisons, and related tools.

Last checked: 2026-05-01

Last checked: 2026-05-01 Source: ISO 216:2007 Found a spec change? Send correction.

How we calculate this

Methodology and source handling

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

Quick answer

Copy-ready answer

A5 is 148 x 210 mm, 14.8 x 21 cm, or 5.83 x 8.27 in. At 300 DPI, A5 is 1748 x 2480 px.

148 x 210 mm

Dimensions and specs

Millimeters 148 x 210 mm
Centimeters 14.8 x 21 cm
Inches 5.83 x 8.27 in
300 DPI pixels 1748 x 2480 px
Aspect ratio 1:1.4189
Standard family ISO A Series

Pixels

Pixel dimensions by DPI

DPI / PPIWidthHeightUse
72 DPI 420 px 595 px Screen or draft reference density
96 DPI 559 px 794 px Screen or draft reference density
150 DPI 874 px 1240 px Screen or draft reference density
300 DPI 1748 px 2480 px Common high-quality print setup
600 DPI 3496 px 4961 px High-resolution archival or print workflow

Formula

How to calculate this size

Pixel formulapixels = millimeters / 25.4 x PPI

148 mm x 300 PPI = 1,748 px wide.

Trim result1,748 x 2,480 px

Use this when the artwork stops at the finished edge.

Bleed result1,819 x 2,551 px

Add 3 mm per side before calculating pixels when artwork reaches the edge.

Common mistakes

Avoid these a5 paper size problems

Mixing screen pixels with print quality

A paper size needs a PPI target before pixels mean anything for print.

Forgetting orientation

Portrait and landscape use the same dimensions, but width and height swap in the export.

Adding bleed to a paper reference

Paper pages show trim size first; add bleed only when the design prints to the edge.

Calculator

Calculate pixels and bleed

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

Compare

Compare A5 Paper Size

Open a curated comparison or send both sizes into the compare tool with a fragment URL.

A5 belongs to the ISO A Series family. Use this reference for print setup, document layout, template sizing, pixel conversion, and comparisons with nearby paper sizes. Pixel dimensions are calculated from the physical size and selected DPI.

Workflow

Use A5 Paper Size in a finished file

Confirm the physical size

Copy the millimeter, centimeter, or inch dimensions for the selected paper standard.

Choose PPI

Use 300 PPI for most sharp print exports, or match the printer requirement.

Calculate pixels

Multiply inches by PPI, then add bleed only when artwork reaches the trimmed edge.

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FAQ

Common questions

What is the exact A5 size?

A5 measures 148 x 210 mm, 14.8 x 21 cm, or approximately 5.83 x 8.27 in.

What is A5 in pixels at 300 DPI?

A5 at 300 DPI is 1748 x 2480 px when rounded to the nearest whole pixel.

What aspect ratio is A5?

A5 has an aspect ratio of about 1:1.4189 based on its 148 x 210 mm physical dimensions.

Should I add bleed to a A5 design?

For print work, a common starting point is 3 mm bleed on each side, making the document 154 x 216 mm before trimming. Confirm final bleed with your printer.

References

Sources and references

ISO 216 physical dimensions. Pixel values are calculated from millimeters / 25.4 x DPI and rounded to whole pixels.

Last checked: 2026-05-01