Standard sizes chart
| Piece | Finished size (in) | File size with bleed (in) |
|---|---|---|
| Business card | 3.5 x 2 | 3.75 x 2.25 |
| Postcard (standard) | 4 x 6 | 4.25 x 6.25 |
| Postcard / invitation | 5 x 7 | 5.25 x 7.25 |
| Large postcard | 6 x 9 | 6.25 x 9.25 |
| Jumbo postcard (EDDM) | 6.25 x 9 up to 6.5 x 11 | add 0.25 |
| Rack card | 4 x 9 | 4.25 x 9.25 |
| Door hanger | 4.25 x 11 | 4.5 x 11.25 (plus die line) |
| Half-letter flyer / booklet | 5.5 x 8.5 | 5.75 x 8.75 |
| Letter flyer / brochure | 8.5 x 11 | 8.75 x 11.25 |
| Legal | 8.5 x 14 | 8.75 x 14.25 |
| Tabloid / small poster | 11 x 17 | 11.25 x 17.25 |
| Poster | 18 x 24 | 18.25 x 24.25 |
| Large poster | 24 x 36 | 24.25 x 36.25 |
| Presentation folder | 9 x 12 (closed) | Supplied on a die template |
Why standard sizes save money
Standard sizes fit efficiently on press sheets with little waste, slip into standard envelopes and display racks, and match common USPS mail classes. Custom sizes are no problem, but sometimes a small change (for example 5.5 x 8.5 instead of 6 x 8.5) cuts paper waste noticeably. Ask us before you finalise an unusual size.
Bigger pieces
Banners, signs and other large-format prints have their own common sizes (for example 2 x 6 ft banners and 18 x 24 yard signs). See our banners and yard signs pages.
Frequently asked questions
- What size is a standard business card?
- 3.5 x 2 inches in the US. Set up your file at 3.75 x 2.25 to include bleed.
- What is the most common postcard size?
- 4 x 6 is the most common; 5 x 7 and 6 x 9 are popular for marketing mailers, and larger sizes are used for EDDM.
Related services
Helpful customer tools
- Business Card Maker (available to customers with a free account)
- Bleed Tool (available to customers with a free account)
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