A4: Dimensions in cm - that's the size
The A4 format corresponds to the usual printer paper. In this practical tip you will find out what the dimensions of the A4 format are in centimeters (cm).
This is the size of the A4 size in cm
Whether for printing, handicrafts or scaling - in many situations you need the A4 size in centimeters (cm). For example, you can cut out squares of the same size or print images of different sizes on one page.
- The A4 size is 210 millimeters wide and 297 millimeters high. That corresponds to exactly 21 centimeters in width and 29.7 centimeters in height.
- The numbers at a glance: The A4 paper is exactly 21 cm x 29.7 cm in size.
- If you fold the A4 format once, you will get twice the A5 size, each 21 cm high and 14.8 cm wide.
- If you quarter the A4 format, you will receive four A4 formats, each measuring 14.8 cm in height and 10.5 cm in width.
A4 and Co: The other sizes are in cm
A4 paper (21 cm x 29.7 cm in size) is often used as letterhead and is used in correspondence. You will find it as a standard format in commercially available printers and you can use it in a variety of ways in both professional and private life. There are also other DIN dimensions that are used for paper:
- DIN A5
- DIN A6
- DIN A7
- DIN A8
- DIN A2
- DIN A3
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