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A8 Paper Size

A8 measures 52 x 74 mm, 5.2 x 7.4 cm, or 2.05 x 2.91 in. See pixel dimensions by DPI, aspect ratio, bleed setup, comparisons, and related tools.

Last checked: 2026-05-01

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At a glance

A8 is 52 x 74 mm, 5.2 x 7.4 cm, or 2.05 x 2.91 in. At 300 DPI, A8 is 614 x 874 px.

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

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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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A8 is 52 x 74 mm, 5.2 x 7.4 cm, or 2.05 x 2.91 in. At 300 DPI, A8 is 614 x 874 px.

52 x 74 mm

Dimensions and specs

Millimeters	52 x 74 mm
Centimeters	5.2 x 7.4 cm
Inches	2.05 x 2.91 in
300 DPI pixels	614 x 874 px
Aspect ratio	1:1.4231
Standard family	ISO A Series

Pixels

Pixel dimensions by DPI

DPI / PPI	Width	Height	Use
72 DPI	147 px	210 px	Screen or draft reference density
96 DPI	197 px	280 px	Screen or draft reference density
150 DPI	307 px	437 px	Screen or draft reference density
300 DPI	614 px	874 px	Common high-quality print setup
600 DPI	1228 px	1748 px	High-resolution archival or print workflow

Formula

How to calculate this size

Pixel formulapixels = millimeters / 25.4 x PPI

52 mm x 300 PPI = 614 px wide.

Trim result614 x 874 px

Use this when the artwork stops at the finished edge.

Bleed result685 x 945 px

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

Common mistakes

Avoid these a8 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.

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compare tool A8 vs A7

A8 Paper Size: 52 x 74 mm
A7: 74 x 105 mm

50.5% smaller than A7 Paper Size. 0.0021 decimal ratio difference compare tool A8 vs A9

A8 Paper Size: 52 x 74 mm
A9: 37 x 52 mm

100% larger than A9 Paper Size. 0.0088 decimal ratio difference compare tool A8 vs A4

A8 Paper Size: 52 x 74 mm
A4: 210 x 297 mm

93.8% smaller than A4 Paper Size in Pixels, Millimeters, Centimeters and Inches. 0.0044 decimal ratio difference

A8 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 A8 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 A8 size?

A8 measures 52 x 74 mm, 5.2 x 7.4 cm, or approximately 2.05 x 2.91 in.

What is A8 in pixels at 300 DPI?

A8 at 300 DPI is 614 x 874 px when rounded to the nearest whole pixel.

What aspect ratio is A8?

A8 has an aspect ratio of about 1:1.4231 based on its 52 x 74 mm physical dimensions.

Should I add bleed to a A8 design?

For print work, a common starting point is 3 mm bleed on each side, making the document 58 x 80 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.

ISO 216:2007
Used for ISO A and B series physical paper dimensions.
W3C CSS Values and Units Module
Used for CSS unit definitions, absolute unit relationships, and CSS px behavior.

Last checked: 2026-05-01