What is A2 paper used for?
The A2 paper format is the third-largest and a very popular A paper format available, measured at 420 x 594 mm. It is commonly used for medium-sized posters, architectural illustrations, calendars, and diagrams.
Is A2 bigger than A4?
This means that we have to double the side of our new shortest edge, the 297mm edge. So this time we add 297 + 297 = 594. This gives us an A2 size of 420mm x 594mm. You will notice that this is exactly the same size as 2 A3 sheets or 4 A4 sheets.

What is the difference between A2 and A4 paper?
The most common paper size used in English speaking countries around the world is A4, which is 210mm × 297mm (8.27 inches × 11.7 inches).
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Further Information.
Format | Width × Height (mm) | Width × Height (in) |
---|---|---|
A2 | 420 × 594 mm | 16.5 × 23.4 in |
A3 | 297 × 420 mm | 11.7 × 16.5 in |
A4 | 210 × 297 mm | 8.3 × 11.7 in |
Is A2 twice A3 size?
Size A4 has its shortest edge (210mm) doubled to be the longest edge of A3 (420mm). A3 has its shortest edge (297mm) doubled to be the longest edge of A2 (594mm).
Standard Paper Sizes.
A2 | |
size in mm | 594 x 420 |
size in cm | 59.4 x 42.0 |
size in inches | 16.5 x 23.4 |
Is a poster A2?
A2 poster size measures 420mm x 594mm or 16.53 x 23.39 inch. A2 size is typically used for posters, drawings and outdoor advertising.

How many A4 are in A2?
4 A4 sheets
Therefore from one A2 sheet we can get 4 A4 sheets.
How many A4 fit in A2?
What is A2 size?
Standard International Paper Sizes and Measurements
Paper Size | Inches | Millimeters |
---|---|---|
A2 | 16-1/2 x 23-3/8 in | 420 x 594 mm |
A3 | 11-3/4 x 16-1/2 in | 297 x 420 mm |
A4 | 8-1/4 x 11-3/4 in | 210 x 297 mm |
A5 | 5-7/8 x 8-1/4 in | 148 x 210 mm |
What is bigger A2 A3 or A4?
Standard Paper Sizes
Size A4 has its shortest edge (210mm) doubled to be the longest edge of A3 (420mm). A3 has its shortest edge (297mm) doubled to be the longest edge of A2 (594mm).
What is A4 paper size?
210 x 297 mm
Paper sizes and dimensions
Paper Size | Dimensions |
---|---|
A3 | 297 x 420 mm |
A4 | 210 x 297 mm |
A4 Wide | 297 x 210 mm |
A5 | 148 x 210 mm |
What size is A2 poster?
16.54 x 23.39 420 x 594
Metric (mm) paper size guide and brief history:
SIZE | Inches | Millimetres |
---|---|---|
A0 | 33.11 x 46.81 | 841 x 1189 |
A1 | 23.39 x 33.11 | 594 x 841 |
A2 | 16.54 x 23.39 | 420 x 594 |
A3 | 11.69 x 16.54 | 297 x 420 |
What is A3 print size?
Paper sizes and dimensions
Paper Size | Dimensions |
---|---|
A3 | 297 x 420 mm |
A4 | 210 x 297 mm |
A4 Wide | 297 x 210 mm |
A5 | 148 x 210 mm |
Is a poster A3 or A4?
To help you sort through sizes and find a poster size that’s right for your needs, check out our quick guide below…
Metric (mm) paper size guide and brief history:
SIZE | Inches | Millimetres |
---|---|---|
A1 | 23.39 x 33.11 | 594 x 841 |
A2 | 16.54 x 23.39 | 420 x 594 |
A3 | 11.69 x 16.54 | 297 x 420 |
A4 | 8.27 x 11.69 | 210 x 297 |
Why is A4 called A4?
The A Series
The A4 is part of the ISO “A Series,” where A0, the first dimension, equals almost one square meter (841x1189mm = 999,949 square mm). Starting with A1, each size is one half the square surface area of the previous size while maintaining the same aspect ratio. For more sizes, see engineering drawing sizes.
What is A2 poster size?
Is A1 bigger than A3?
Size A4 has its shortest edge (210mm) doubled to be the longest edge of A3 (420mm). A3 has its shortest edge (297mm) doubled to be the longest edge of A2 (594mm). And similarly up to A0.
Standard Paper Sizes.
A1 | |
size in mm | 841 x 594 |
size in cm | 84.1 x 59.4 |
size in inches | 33.1 x 23.4 |
What does A2 size mean?
The A2 size print measures 42.0 x 59.4cm, 16.53 x 23.39 inches, if mounted 59.4 x 76.6cm, 23.39 x 30.16 inches.
How big is A2 size?