A7 Paper Size Definition
The ISO A7 paper size is part of a series of ISO A paper sizes and as one of the smallest ones, it has dimensions of 2.91 x 4.13 in inches, or 7.4 x 10.5 in cm, or 74 x 105 in mm.
A7 size was generated per ISO A, or ISO 216 standard- The standard starts from the largest A0 size, to A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, and to the smallest A10. It is based on the German DIN 476 standard from 1922, the same range of paper sizes has been adopted by the Japanese in their JIS P 0138-61 standard.
A7 Size Layout
As a reference, we can take the standard credit card size for comparison reference – it has dimensions of 3.4 x 2.1 inches, the A7 paper size is right approximately 0.9 times the width and 1.9 times the height of a credit card.
A7 Size Table – Dimension in inches, mm, and cm
| Size # | in inches | in mm | in cm |
| A7 | 2.91″ x 4.13″ | 74 x 105 | 7.4 x 10.5 |
A7 Size Table – Dimensions in Pixels
A7 dimensions vary in pixels, depending on the PPI/DPI applied.
| Size # |
72 dpi/ppi (screen resolution) |
96 dpi/ppi (screen resolution) |
150 dpi/ppi (screen resolution) |
300 dpi/ppi (print resolution) |
| A7 | 210 x 298 px | 280 x 397 px | 437 x 620 px | 874 x 1240 px |
* PPI (pixels per inch) = DPI (dots per inch) = Resolution
Part of ISO A Series Sizes
A7 is obtained by folding an A6 size paper, which means two adjacent A7 papers are equivalent in size to an A6 paper.. Then by folding an A7 along its shortest side, an A8 document can be created. With this method, A paper sizes is formed from A0 (with an area of 1 square meter) to A10. The aspect ratio of all sizes remains constant (1:1.414 or √2:1).
Regions
The ISO A sizes were first introduced in 1922 in Germany as DIN standard 476, and has since been widely implemented in most developed countries around the world, including in Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa. From below picture you can find where the ISO paper sizes are applied and where the US paper sizes applied in the world.
Uses
As a smaller one in the A series, A7 paper size is portal, cost-effective, and convenient. It is small enough to fit in a wallet, purse, or backpack, and easy to carry around for quick access to jot down notes or important information. So normally it is used for printing small items, such as Labels, postcards, business cards, small flyers, and notepads; also event invitations, greeting cards, thank-you notes, etc. Business owners and graphic designers can take this size to make promotional materials for their business or products. It also allows for economical use of space in file cabinets or storage boxes. Digital cameras with good image quality and a DPI of 1 million pixels or higher can be used to print high-quality images in A7 size too.
Advantages
A7 size requires less paper than larger sizes, especially when printing a large quantity of items like notepads or business cards. And the materials with a A7 size is easy to store, file, and transport.
Disadvantages
The A7 size is too small to fit for some bigger things due to the limited space. For example, when used for printing larger large amounts of text or graphics or large-scale charts or diagrams on a single sheet, the printing may not be easily visible when showing the details. And, it may not be compatible with most printers, users may have to resort to manual printing or seek out a specialized printer instead, which is completely not convenient- Imagine that you need to find a new printer in office while everyone is busy on a project.
Approximate American Paper Size
A7 size does not have equivalence in US, but it is close to the Memorial Prayer Card size, which measure 2.5 x 4.25″, it has similar shape and a close aspect ratio, just slightly narrower and taller.
Main Facts
A7 Dimensions:
in inches: 2.91 x 4.13″
in mm: 74 x 105 mm
in cm: 7.4 x 10.5 cm
in pixels
72ppi: 210 x 298 px
96ppi: 280 x 397 px
150ppi: 437 x 620 px
300ppi: 874 x 1240 px
Area: 1/128 square meter.
Country of use: Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa, occasionally used in US.
Other name: DIN A7 Size
Usage: Normally used for small items, such as Labels, postcards, business cards, small flyers, event invitations, greeting cards, thank-you notes, and high-quality images
Advantages: Portable, and cost-saving.
Disadvantages: Size is too small to fit for some bigger things due to the limited space, and not popular in the Americas.
Ratio: Follows the ratio of ISO216 size standard, length to width: 1.414:1, or √2:1.
Approximate American size: Memorial Prayer Card size, 2.5 x 4.25″