Paper Size Guide

Prepare for every papercraft project with our handy guide to all the key sizes. Where paper and cardstock packs refer to A2 size, A3 size, A4 size and so on, you can view the tables below to understand exactly what that means in centimetres (cm) and inches. This is a great way to make sure every sheet is measured perfectly to fit your designs.

International A Sizes

FormatW x H – InchesW x H – Millimetres
A133.1 x 23.4 in841 x 594 mm
A223.4 x 16.5 in594 x 420 mm
A316.5 x 11.7 in420 x 297 mm
A411.7 x 8.3 in297 x 210 mm
A58.3 x 5.8 in210 x 148 mm
A65.8 x 4.1 in148 x 105 mm
A74.1 x. 2.9 in105 x 74 mm

Scrapbook Paper Sizes

These are designed to fit straight inside the most popular sizes of scrapbook albums.

InchesCentimetres
6 x 6 in15.2 x 15.2 cm
8 x 8 in20.3 x 20.3 cm
12 x 12 in30.5 x 30.5 cm

GSM

GSM (grams per square metre, also known as g/m²) is a measurement of the thickness or density of paper. It is based on calculating the amount a sheet of paper would weigh, in grams, if it was exactly one square metre in size. Paper with a higher GSM will generally be thicker and therefore more difficult to crease or tear.

80-100 gsmThin paper
100-120 gsmMedium weight paper
120-160 gsmThick paper
160-200 gsmThin card
200-300 gsmMedium weight card
300+ gsmThick card
Best for card making180gsm
Best for die cutting200-220gsm
Best for origami120gsm
Best for brush letteringAny weight of smooth paper or card

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