A2 paper size
16.54 × 23.39 in42 × 59.4 cm
A2 paper measures 420 × 594 mm (16.54 × 23.39 in). It is used for posters, drawings and display boards.
Paper size and pixels
Measurements
| Unit | Width × height |
|---|---|
| Millimeters | 420 × 594 mm |
| Centimeters | 42 × 59.4 cm |
| Inches | 16.54 × 23.39 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 1191 × 1684 pt |
| Resolution | Pixels (portrait) |
|---|---|
| 300 DPI (print quality) | 4,961 × 7,016 |
| 150 DPI | 2,480 × 3,508 |
| 96 DPI (screen) | 1,587 × 2,245 |
| 72 DPI | 1,191 × 1,684 |
What to know
Every ISO A size has the same 1 : √2 proportion, so halving a sheet across its long side gives the next size down with the same shape. That is why an A4 page scales cleanly to A5 or A3 on a copier.
Questions people ask
What size is A2 paper in inches?
16.54 × 23.39 inches.
What size is A2 paper in centimeters?
42 × 59.4 cm.
How many pixels is A2 at 300 DPI?
4,961 × 7,016 pixels in portrait orientation.
Related sizes
Sources and method
Imperial and metric values are converted with 1 in = 25.4 mm exactly and rounded only for display. Found a mistake? Report it and we will correct the page.