A2 Paper Size
A2 paper measures 420 × 594 mm (16.54 × 23.39 in).
| Millimetres | 420 × 594 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 42 × 59.4 cm |
| Inches | 16.54 × 23.39 in |
| Aspect ratio (long ÷ short) | 1.414 |
| Relation | Half of A1 (fold or cut it across the long side to get A2) |
| Next size down | A3 is half of A2 |
| Series neighbours | B2 is a little larger; C2 is the envelope that fits it |
| Area | 0.2495 m² |
| Resolution | Width × height | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 72 PPI | 1191 × 1684 px | Screen design (PDF points) |
| 96 PPI | 1587 × 2245 px | Web / CSS pixels |
| 150 PPI | 2480 × 3508 px | Draft print quality |
| 300 PPI | 4961 × 7016 px | High-quality print |
| Paper weight | One sheet | 500 sheets (one ream) |
|---|---|---|
| 70 gsm | 17.46 g | 8.73 kg |
| 80 gsm | 19.96 g | 9.98 kg |
| 90 gsm | 22.45 g | 11.23 kg |
| 100 gsm | 24.95 g | 12.47 kg |
| 120 gsm | 29.94 g | 14.97 kg |
| 160 gsm | 39.92 g | 19.96 kg |
| Print onto | Scale |
|---|---|
| A5 paper | 35.2% |
| A4 paper | 50.0% |
| A3 paper | 70.7% |
| Letter paper | 47.0% |
| Legal paper | 51.4% |
| Size | Sheets | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| A3 | 2 | 297 × 420 mm |
| A4 | 4 | 210 × 297 mm |
| A5 | 8 | 148 × 210 mm |
| A6 | 16 | 105 × 148 mm |
Where you will see A2
A2 sits between a desk-sized drawing and a wall poster. It is used for medium posters, art portfolios and drawing boards.
About A2
A2 belongs to the ISO 216 A series. Every A size has the same proportions (1 : √2, about 1.414), so folding or cutting a sheet across its long side gives the next size down with the same shape. Its area is 0.2495 square metres.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of A2 paper?
A2 paper is 420 × 594 mm (16.54 × 23.39 inches).
How many pixels is A2?
At 300 PPI, A2 is 4961 × 7016 pixels. At 72 PPI it is 1191 × 1684 pixels. The number depends on the resolution you choose; use the paper size converter for any PPI.
How much does a sheet of A2 paper weigh?
It depends on the paper weight. At 80 gsm a single A2 sheet weighs 19.96 g, and a ream of 500 sheets weighs 9.98 kg. See how paper weight works.
How many smaller sheets can I get from one A2?
Because each A size is half of the previous one, one A2 sheet gives you 2 × A3, 4 × A4, 8 × A5, 16 × A6.
Related
- A1 Paper Size594 × 841 mm
- A3 Paper Size297 × 420 mm
- B2 Paper Size500 × 707 mm
- C2 Envelope Size458 × 648 mm
Last updated: 2026-10-03