The Ultimate Guide to the Notebook Size

Most Popular Notebook Size Chart

Format

Width × Height (mm)

Width × Height (in)

210 × 297 mm

8.3 × 11.7 in

148 × 210 mm

27.8 × 39.4 in

Pocket Notebook

90 x 140 mm

19.7 × 27.8 in

125 × 176 mm

13.9 × 19.7 in

105 × 148 mm

9.8 × 13.9 in

176 × 250 mm

6.9 × 9.8 in

Card book Notebook

55 mm x 90 mm

4.9 × 6.9 in

88 × 125 mm

4.9 × 6.9 in

What are ANSI Standard Paper Sizes?

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) established a standard series of paper sizes beginning with the Letter (8.5" x 11") format and progressing to bigger sizes with the designations A, B, C, D, and E. These ANSI standard sizes were defined in 1992, which is a long time after the ISO standard sizes had already been established. In the 1980s, the United States government formally accepted the letter-size paper set as a national standard in 1921. ANSI Common names for ANSI A paper size include "Letter" and "Ledger" or "Tabloid."
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In contrast to the ISO standard sizes, which all have the same aspect ratio of 1:root2, the ANSI standard sizes have two different aspect ratios: 1:1.2941 and 1:1.5455, making it more difficult to increase or reduce between the sizes and resulting in larger margins.

ANSI A-Series

The A-series paper size is the most popular in English-speaking countries; it was adopted in Europe in the 19th century. ISO 216, the international standard for paper, dictated its proportions, which are the square root of two for all sizes. To get the next smaller size in the A series, fold the next largest size in half. An A4 sheet of paper becomes an A5 booklet when folded in half.

Format

Width × Height (mm)

Width × Height (in)

841 × 1189 mm

33.1 × 46.8 in

594 × 841 mm

23.4 × 33.1 in

420 × 594 mm

16.5 × 23.4 in

297 × 420 mm

11.7 × 16.5 in

210 × 297 mm

8.3 × 11.7 in

148 × 210 mm

5.8 × 8.3 in

105 × 148 mm

4.1 × 5.8 in

74 × 105 mm

2.9 × 4.1 in

52 × 74 mm

2 × 2.9 in

37 × 52 mm

1.5 × 2 in

A10

26 × 37 mm

1 × 1.5 in

A11

18 × 26 mm

0.7 × 1 in

A12

13 × 18 mm

0.5 × 0.7 in

A13

9 × 13 mm

0.4 × 0.5 in

2A0

1189 × 1682 mm

46.8 × 66.2 in

4A0

1682 × 2378 mm

66.2 × 93.6 in

ANSI B-Series

The B-series of paper sizes is rarely used but has some specialized uses. The ID-3 passport size is equivalent to a B7. Books are often purchased in B5 bindings. Sheets in the B-series have dimensions determined by taking the geometric mean of the A-series. A B5 sheet, for instance, falls in the middle of the range occupied by an A4 and an A5.

The B-sized pads are nestled in between the A-sized pads to provide a more natural progression from the largest to the smallest size. Access to A and B-sized paper allows for a more nuanced choice based on the user's individual needs and preferred working method.

Format

Width × Height (mm)

Width × Height (in)

1000 × 1414 mm

39.4 × 55.7 in

707 × 1000 mm

27.8 × 39.4 in

500 × 707 mm

19.7 × 27.8 in

353 × 500 mm

13.9 × 19.7 in

250 × 353 mm

9.8 × 13.9 in

176 × 250 mm

6.9 × 9.8 in

125 × 176 mm

4.9 × 6.9 in

88 × 125 mm

3.5 × 4.9 in

62 × 88 mm

2.4 × 3.5 in

44 × 62 mm

1.7 × 2.4 in

B10

31 × 44 mm

1.2 × 1.7 in

B11

22 × 31 mm

0.9 × 1.2 in

B12

15 × 22 mm

0.6 × 0.9 in

B13

11 × 15 mm

0.4 × 0.6 in

B0+

1118 × 1580 mm

44 × 62.2 in

B1+

720 × 1020 mm

28.3 × 40.2 in

8 Types of Standard Notebook Size

1. Card book notebook

This top-bound notebook measures 62 x 88 mm (2.4 x 3.5 inches), making it ideal for storing in a pocket, pen case, or bag for use whenever you need to make a short list, jot down some notes, or keep track of anything.

Its small size makes it ideal for jotting down quick ideas that can later be expanded in more substantial notebooks stored at home.

2. Traveler's Notebook (Passport or B7 Notebook)

The passport-sized notebook gets its name from its resemblance to a regular passport. It's another great portable notepad, measuring 90 x 125 mm (3.54 x 4.92 inches).

Quite a few people have one of these with them at all times as a combination diary, planner, and travel log. It's the perfect size for writing down inspiring sayings and phrases.

3. Pocket Notebook

The Pocket Notebook is a tiny notebook about the size of a standard flash card. Pockets notebooks do not have an American or International Standard Size. However, the 90 x 140 mm (3.5 x 5.5 inch) size is currently widely used.

Although it can be used similarly to the Passport, its slightly larger page count makes it more suitable for daily tasks like making a list of things to buy and a place to jot down ideas and sketches.

As a bonus, kids can use this as a starter and keep them in their pen case. You can snug-fit this to leather pocket notebook covers.

4. A6 Notebook (105 mm x 148mm)

The A6 size is convenient for carrying with you as a daily diary. It can fit in your back pocket, but it's roomy enough for all your daily to-dos.

Use this portable notepad to jot down meeting minutes, scribble down the day's tasks, and keep track of your schedule.

5. B6 Notebook

B6 notebooks have dimensions of 128 mm by 182 mm (5.03 x 7.16 inches). You can use a notebook of this size to jot down ideas for your future stationery venture and take notes from this article. This is the item I take with me at all times.

You can use it to schedule events, jot down ideas, keep track of your progress on a project with multiple moving parts, sketch, and record fleeting moments of inspiration.

Size-wise, it's perfect; it's not too huge and small to carry around easily. Regarding pocket notebooks, the B6 notebook is about as big as it gets. One factor to think about when selecting a notebook is its thickness.

6. A5 Notebook (145 mm x 210 mm)

Our A5 bullet journal notebooks are among the most sought-after journal sizes at Interwell Stationery because they give ample space for creation without being much bigger than a standard iPad.

Its small size makes it ideal for various uses, including journaling, planning, organizing, habit monitoring, short story writing, and sketching. It works excellently as a notebook for class or work or to bring to a meeting.

The A5 notebook size is widely considered the best option for bullet journaling. It has a wonderful sense of formal elegance.

7. B5 Size Notebook (190 mm x 250mm)

The B5, which is sometimes mistaken for a composition book, contains plenty of pages for notes, drawings, layouts, and mementos. You can use it for various writing projects in school, including essays, topics, and the like.

The blue exam book is the equivalent of folding a sheet of legal-sized paper in half.

The ISO 216 international standard specifies the A5 paper size, which is a part of the A series.

8. A4 Size Notebook (210 mm x 297 mm)

The A4 sheet of paper is the most similar size to a standard US letter.

Suppose you like the feel of European or Japanese paper better than American letter or legal paper. In that case, an A4-size pad is a good substitute.

Letters, manuscripts, first drafts of blog entries, and other extended writing pieces benefit from being written on A4 paper.

The A4 notebook size is ideal for visual artists, providing enough space for initial sketches and finished works that may be shown in a common 8" × 10" frame.

Notebooks typically come in an A4 format as well. The United States and Canada are the only developed nations that have yet to implement the standard size.

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The Ultimate Guide to the Notebook Size

Most Popular Notebook Size Chart

What are ANSI Standard Paper Sizes?

ANSI A-Series

ANSI B-Series

8 Types of Standard Notebook Size

1. Card book notebook

2. Traveler's Notebook (Passport or B7 Notebook)

3. Pocket Notebook

4. A6 Notebook (105 mm x 148mm)

5. B6 Notebook

6. A5 Notebook (145 mm x 210 mm)

7. B5 Size Notebook (190 mm x 250mm)

8. A4 Size Notebook (210 mm x 297 mm)

Find the Perfect Notebook at Interwell Stationery

We provide notebooks, sticky notes, ball pens, and more to effectively portray your brand's image in various integrated visual styles.

Choose from the different types of notebooks for customers of all ages and all sorts of uses.

You can make it exactly how you want it in terms of the material, dimensions, and style.

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