A5 Paper Size
A5 paper measures 148 × 210 mm (5.83 × 8.27 in).
| Millimetres | 148 × 210 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 14.8 × 21 cm |
| Inches | 5.83 × 8.27 in |
| Aspect ratio (long ÷ short) | 1.419 |
| Relation | Half of A4 (fold or cut it across the long side to get A5) |
| Next size down | A6 is half of A5 |
| Series neighbours | B5 is a little larger; C5 is the envelope that fits it |
| Area | 0.0311 m² |
| Resolution | Width × height | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 72 PPI | 420 × 595 px | Screen design (PDF points) |
| 96 PPI | 559 × 794 px | Web / CSS pixels |
| 150 PPI | 874 × 1240 px | Draft print quality |
| 300 PPI | 1748 × 2480 px | High-quality print |
| Paper weight | One sheet | 500 sheets (one ream) |
|---|---|---|
| 70 gsm | 2.18 g | 1.09 kg |
| 80 gsm | 2.49 g | 1.24 kg |
| 90 gsm | 2.80 g | 1.40 kg |
| 100 gsm | 3.11 g | 1.55 kg |
| 120 gsm | 3.73 g | 1.86 kg |
| 160 gsm | 4.97 g | 2.49 kg |
| Print onto | Scale |
|---|---|
| A4 paper | 141.4% |
| A3 paper | 200.0% |
| Letter paper | 133.0% |
| Legal paper | 145.9% |
| Size | Sheets | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| A6 | 2 | 105 × 148 mm |
| A7 | 4 | 74 × 105 mm |
| A8 | 8 | 52 × 74 mm |
| A9 | 16 | 37 × 52 mm |
Where you will see A5
A5 is half of A4. It is popular for notebooks, diaries, planners, flyers and leaflets, and an A4 sheet folded once gives you an A5 booklet page.
About A5
A5 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 0.0311 square metres.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of A5 paper?
A5 paper is 148 × 210 mm (5.83 × 8.27 inches).
How many pixels is A5?
At 300 PPI, A5 is 1748 × 2480 pixels. At 72 PPI it is 420 × 595 pixels. The number depends on the resolution you choose; use the paper size converter for any PPI.
How much does a sheet of A5 paper weigh?
It depends on the paper weight. At 80 gsm a single A5 sheet weighs 2.49 g, and a ream of 500 sheets weighs 1.24 kg. See how paper weight works.
How many smaller sheets can I get from one A5?
Because each A size is half of the previous one, one A5 sheet gives you 2 × A6, 4 × A7, 8 × A8, 16 × A9.
Related
- A4 Paper Size210 × 297 mm
- A6 Paper Size105 × 148 mm
- B5 Paper Size176 × 250 mm
- C5 Envelope Size162 × 229 mm
Last updated: 2026-10-03