A2 Paper Size
A2 measures 420 × 594 mm (16.54 × 23.39 inches) as defined by ISO 216. It is half the area of A1 and four times the size of A4. A2 is a popular format for posters, diagrams, and large wall calendars.
What Size is A2 in Inches?
A2 is 16.54 × 23.39 inches (420 × 594 mm), comparable to an 18 × 24 inch US medium poster.
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Inches | 16.54 | 23.39 |
| Millimeters | 420 | 594 |
| Centimeters | 42.0 | 59.4 |
A2 in Pixels
Pixel dimensions depend on your target DPI (dots per inch). Higher DPI means more pixels and sharper print output. 300 DPI is the standard for commercial printing.
| DPI | Width (px) | Height (px) | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 1191 | 1685 | Screen display, digital proofs |
| 150 | 2480 | 3508 | Draft printing |
| 300 | 4961 | 7016 | Standard commercial print |
| 600 | 9921 | 14031 | High-quality or fine art print |
Use our free Inches to Pixels converter or Millimeters to Pixels converter to calculate pixel dimensions at any DPI.
A2 with Bleed
When preparing files for commercial printing, add bleed — extra design area beyond the trim edge that gets cut off during finishing. The standard bleed for ISO sizes is 3 mm per side.
| Measurement | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| With bleed (mm) | 426 | 600 |
| With bleed (inches) | 16.77 | 23.62 |
| Pixels at 300 DPI (with bleed) | 5031 | 7087 |
Size Comparison
A2 is half of A1 and exactly twice the size of A3. It fits standard poster frames in many countries and is roughly comparable to a large broadsheet newspaper page.
Common Uses
- Posters and promotional displays
- Large wall calendars and planners
- Diagrams, charts, and informational graphics
- Movie posters in some markets
Design Tips
- A2 fits standard poster frames widely available in Europe and Asia, making it a practical choice for framed prints.
- At 300 DPI (4961 × 7016 px), file sizes are manageable for most design software. Use 300 DPI for photographic posters.
- Good balance between visual impact and production cost — significantly cheaper to print than A1 or A0.
- For posters viewed from more than 1 meter away, 150 DPI can produce acceptable results while halving file size.
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