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C5 Envelope Paper Size

C5 measures 162 x 229 mm, 16.2 x 22.9 cm, or 6.38 x 9.02 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

C5 is 162 x 229 mm, 16.2 x 22.9 cm, or 6.38 x 9.02 in. At 300 DPI, C5 is 1913 x 2705 px.

Last checked: 2026-05-01 Source: ISO 269:1985 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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C5 is 162 x 229 mm, 16.2 x 22.9 cm, or 6.38 x 9.02 in. At 300 DPI, C5 is 1913 x 2705 px.

162 x 229 mm

Dimensions and specs

Millimeters	162 x 229 mm
Centimeters	16.2 x 22.9 cm
Inches	6.38 x 9.02 in
300 DPI pixels	1913 x 2705 px
Aspect ratio	1:1.4136
Standard family	ISO C Envelope Series

Pixels

Pixel dimensions by DPI

DPI / PPI	Width	Height	Use
72 DPI	459 px	649 px	Screen or draft reference density
96 DPI	612 px	866 px	Screen or draft reference density
150 DPI	957 px	1352 px	Screen or draft reference density
300 DPI	1913 px	2705 px	Common high-quality print setup
600 DPI	3827 px	5409 px	High-resolution archival or print workflow

Formula

How to calculate this size

Pixel formulapixels = millimeters / 25.4 x PPI

162 mm x 300 PPI = 1,913 px wide.

Trim result1,913 x 2,705 px

Use this when the artwork stops at the finished edge.

Bleed result1,913 x 2,705 px

Add 0 mm per side before calculating pixels when artwork reaches the edge.

Common mistakes

Avoid these c5 envelope 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 C5 vs C4

C5 Envelope Paper Size: 162 x 229 mm
C4: 229 x 324 mm

50% smaller than C4 Envelope Paper Size. 0.0006 decimal ratio difference compare tool C5 vs C6

C5 Envelope Paper Size: 162 x 229 mm
C6: 114 x 162 mm

100.9% larger than C6 Envelope Paper Size. 0.0037 decimal ratio difference compare tool C5 vs A4

C5 Envelope Paper Size: 162 x 229 mm
A4: 210 x 297 mm

40.5% smaller than A4 Paper Size in Pixels, Millimeters, Centimeters and Inches. nearly identical aspect ratio compare tool C5 vs US Letter

C5 Envelope Paper Size: 162 x 229 mm
US Letter: 215.9 x 279.4 mm

38.5% smaller than US Letter Paper Size. 0.0653 decimal ratio difference

C5 belongs to the ISO C Envelope 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 C5 Envelope 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 C5 size?

C5 measures 162 x 229 mm, 16.2 x 22.9 cm, or approximately 6.38 x 9.02 in.

What is C5 in pixels at 300 DPI?

C5 at 300 DPI is 1913 x 2705 px when rounded to the nearest whole pixel.

What aspect ratio is C5?

C5 has an aspect ratio of about 1:1.4136 based on its 162 x 229 mm physical dimensions.

Should I add bleed to a C5 design?

Envelope print workflows vary by provider and production method. Confirm bleed, flap, and safe-area requirements with the printer or envelope template before output.

References

Sources and references

ISO 269 physical dimensions. Pixel values are calculated from millimeters / 25.4 x DPI and rounded to whole pixels.

ISO 269:1985
Used for ISO C envelope dimensions and DL envelope references.
HP paper size reference
Used as a reputable printer reference for North American office, ANSI, and envelope dimensions.
W3C CSS Values and Units Module
Used for CSS unit definitions, absolute unit relationships, and CSS px behavior.

Last checked: 2026-05-01