Similar to the A series paper/poster sizes, the B series uses the ratio of 1:root2. View the below table for the standard B Series poster/paper sizes, available in Millimetres (MM) and Inches (IN) You'll also find the B series offer inbetween sizes, which the A series don't provide. Whilst the B paper and poster sizes aren't the most common they are an option when the A series isn't big enough. But despite the smaller size, it's a versatile choice which has enough space for advertising and marketing.Īll the A sizes are consistent across the world and will remain the same size, the same isn't applied to the B series paper and poster sizes as they varyslightly in Japan.
The A3 poster are often seen in shops and other retail space, and without taking too much room the A3 size gets the message out there.Ī4 Poster - A4 paper and posters are frequently choosen due to the familiar size. The A1 is a fantastic size to cover the complete display board and can easily be interchanged.Ī2 Poster - The A2 poster size is effectively half the size of the A1 measurement, even with the smaller size, the A2 print is a fan favourite for event posters.Ī3 Poster - To imagine the size of an A3 printed poster/paper, all you need to do is combine 2 A4 posters. The larger size allows for more design and artwork opportunities.Ī1 Poster - A1 printed posters and paper are a popular size as these are commonly compatiable with display boards.
In addition to the A series, there are also B and C paper sizes however, the B and C sizes aren't regularly used for poster and paper printing, but are popular for book printing and envelopes.Ī0 Poster - With a size of just under 1200mm, the A0 is a great size to grab attention and covers a great amount of space. View the below table for the standard UK A Series poster/paper sizes, available in Millimetres (MM) and Inches (IN) For example, if you take an A4 piece of paper and folded this in half, each half would be the size of an A5 poster. It's interesting to know how the A series paper & poster sizes can mostly be halved to create another A size. Unlike the name suggests, an A0 poster size is larger than the A4, the larger the number becomes the smaller the poster size. The most commonly used and recognised size is A0, A1 & A4 but there are paper size options available from A0 to A10. The standard poster sizes are useful to know and to bear in mind when looking for your next display. If you’re creating artwork or looking to add a poster to a display board, it’s important to get the size right and to know how the printed posters or paper will fit. If you want to know the costs for linen backing any of these, contact us. Here is a table showing the sizes of both US and International posters most commonly encountered relative to each other.
Generally harder to come by.ģ Sheet: As large as we deal with these posters need a large wall as they measure 41 by 81 inches – want to create a statement then these are the way to go! These movie posters were also usually made from heavy stock paper measuring 14 by 36 inches.Ģ Sheet: These posters were usually made from the thicker stock paper and are 40 by 60 inches. Insert Like the half sheet the insert was also phased out in the mid-80’s. Half-Sheet: The half sheet was phased out around 1984 and usually measures 22 by 28 inches and were made from heavier stock paper. Find here a list that covers Italian, French, English, Australian, Japanese and more!ġ Sheet: The most commonly found poster size usually measuring 27 by 41 inches though on newer posters the size was reduced to 27 by 40 inches. Common US Movie Posters Sizes are 1 sheets, Half sheets, inserts and 3 sheets.