ISO A · ISO 216
A2 paper size
A medium-large ISO format used for posters, diagrams, calendars, art prints, and technical work that sits between A1 and A3.
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A2 dimensions in every unit
In portrait orientation, width comes first: 420 mm × 594 mm. Rotate the sheet for landscape orientation and the same measurements reverse.
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 420 mm | 594 mm |
| Centimeters | 42 cm | 59.4 cm |
| Inches | 16.54 in | 23.39 in |
| Points | 1190.6 pt | 1683.8 pt |
Digital artwork
A2 pixel dimensions by DPI
Pixel dimensions depend on output resolution. These values describe the trimmed page only and do not include printer bleed.
| Resolution | Pixel width | Pixel height | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 DPI | 1,191 px | 1,684 px | Screen preview |
| 96 DPI | 1,587 px | 2,245 px | Screen preview |
| 150 DPI | 2,480 px | 3,508 px | Draft print |
| 300 DPI | 4,961 px | 7,016 px | Quality print |
| 600 DPI | 9,921 px | 14,031 px | High-detail source |
Proportion & comparison
How A2 relates to nearby sizes
A2 has twice the area of A3 and four times the area of A4. Two A3 sheets or four A4 sheets occupy the same nominal area.
- Portrait ratio
- 1 : 1.4143
- Area
- 0.2495 m²
- Orientation
- 420 × 594 mm
Works well for
Common A2 uses
- Posters
- Wall calendars
- Art prints
- Technical diagrams
Check before using
Where it can go wrong
- A3-limited printers
- Layouts built for 18 × 24 inches
- Small mailers
Regional & printer note
Will a printer recognize A2?
Standard in ISO markets and routinely available from print shops, but still larger than most office-printer feeds.
Always match the document size, print-driver size, paper tray, and physical sheet. A driver can silently scale a page even when the preview looks correct.
Measurement source
Checked against the defining standard
Paper Size Lab converts the stored millimeter measurements mathematically; it does not round-trip between units. The underlying sheet family is referenced to the standards organization below.
Read ISO 216:2007Questions people ask
A2 paper FAQ
What are the dimensions of A2 paper?
A2 measures 420 × 594 millimeters, 42 × 59.4 centimeters, or 16.54 × 23.39 inches in portrait orientation.
How many pixels is A2 at 300 DPI?
A2 is 4961 × 7016 pixels at 300 DPI before adding bleed.
Is A2 the same as another paper size?
A2 has twice the area of A3 and four times the area of A4. Two A3 sheets or four A4 sheets occupy the same nominal area.
What is A2 commonly used for?
A2 is commonly used for posters, wall calendars, art prints, technical diagrams. Printer, postal, and finishing requirements still vary.