A7 Paper Size Guide.
The A7 paper size is one of the smallest formats as defined by the ISO 216 standard in 1975. It might not be as well-known as A4 or A5, but you’ve probably been handed an A7 paper before. The A7 paper size is half of an A6 sheet and is commonly used in the design of small leaflets.
Here are the essential features of the A7 paper size, a space-saving and very useful format.
Size of the different paper formats of the A range in mm
The dimensions of the A7 paper size in inches, cm and mm.
When used for digital media, the A7 format in centimetres, millimetres and inches is as follows:
7.4 x 10.5 cm.
74 x 105 mm.
2.9 x 4.1 in.
When A7 paper is printed out for use in physical media, its printing area is:
78.12 cm².
0.08 m².
12.10 in².
Format |
Width x Height |
Width x Height |
Width x Height |
A0 |
841 x 1189 |
84.1 x 118.9 |
33.1 x 46.8 |
A1 |
594 x 841 |
59.5 x 84.1 |
23.4 x 33.1 |
A2 |
420 x 594 |
42 x 59.4 |
16.5 x 23.4 |
A3 |
297 x 420 |
29.7 x 42 |
11.7 x 16.5 |
A4 |
210 x 297 |
21 x 29.7 |
8.3 x 11.7 |
A5 |
148 x 210 |
14.8 x 21 |
5.8 x 8.3 |
A6 |
105 x 148 |
10.5 x 14.8 |
4.1 x 5.8 |
A7 |
74 x 105 |
7.4 x 10.5 |
2.9 x 4.1 |
A8 |
52 x 74 |
5.2 x 7.4 |
2.0 x 2.9 |
A9 |
37 x 52 |
3.7 x 5.3 |
1.5 x 2.0 |
A10 |
26 x 37 |
2.6 x 3.7 |
1.0 x 1.5 |
Size of the different paper formats of the A range in mm
When used for digital media, the A7 format in centimetres, millimetres and inches is as follows:
7.4 x 10.5 cm.
74 x 105 mm.
2.9 x 4.1 in.
When A7 paper is printed out for use in physical media, its printing area is:
78.12 cm².
0.08 m².
12.10 in².
What is A7 paper size used for?
Marketing and promotional materials
The A7 format is used in the advertising and communication sector. As a marketing medium allowing easy diffusion and distribution, it is used to design small leaflets, flyers or stickers.
Image of notebooks in A7 format
Flyers, tickets and programmes
The A7 format can also be used to make flyers, programmes and entrance tickets for gig, festivals and other events. This is because it’s cheap to post and can easily fit in pockets and bags.
Stationery
In the stationery sector, A7 is used for small notebooks, greeting cards and post-its.
On a small format such as this one, one can use a vector application like Illustrator that allows the customised design of lettering or icons. It is important not to multiply the information placed in A7 format, so as not to confuse the message to be sent.
Printing with A7.
If you need to prepare a file for printing in A7 format and especially in the case of an image or illustration, it’s important to choose the right resolution. For an A7 format, it can be defined as 74 x 105 mm at 300 ppi (pixels per inch).
Resolution is not the only thing to consider. With InDesign you can also adjust the layout to your dimensions. When it comes to printing, make sure to add a 3 mm bleed margin so your visual comes out how you expect.
Frequently asked questions.
Which is bigger, A4 or A7 paper size?
A4 is bigger than A7 paper. Both these formats derive from the German DIN 476 standard. Within the A paper size format, the lower the number the bigger the paper size, meaning A0 is the biggest, followed by A1 and so on. The √2 aspect ratio means you could cut a piece of A4 into eight pieces of A7.
How small is A7?
Standard A7 paper size is 74 mm x 105 mm - or 2.91” x 4.13”.
What paper size is smaller than A7?
A8, A9 and A10 paper sizes are all smaller than A7 - with A10 being the smallest - measuring just 2.6 x 3.7 cm.
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