DPI Calculator

A5 Resolution Calculator

Find the exact pixel dimensions needed to print A5 (148 x 210 mm, ISO 216) at 72, 150 and 300 DPI, in portrait and landscape.

Pixels needed

Portrait (148 x 210 mm): 1748 x 2480 px

Landscape (210 x 148 mm): 2480 x 1748 px

Paper dimensions are ISO 216. Pixel counts are rounded to whole pixels. Allow a small bleed margin if your printer requires it.

DPIPortrait pixels
72420 x 595
150874 x 1240
3001748 x 2480
6003496 x 4961

How to use this calculator

1. Pick a DPI. 2. Read the exact pixels needed for the paper size in portrait and landscape. 3. Compare with your image dimensions.

Formula

Pixels = (Millimeters / 25.4) x DPI. A4 is 210 x 297 mm, A3 is 297 x 420 mm, A5 is 148 x 210 mm (ISO 216).

Paper sizes and viewing distance

ISO 216 paper sizes and pixels needed at 300 DPI
SizeMillimetersPixels at 300 DPI
A5148 x 210 mm1748 x 2480 px
A4210 x 297 mm2480 x 3508 px
A3297 x 420 mm3508 x 4961 px
Viewing distance changes the DPI you need
Viewing situationTarget DPIWhy
Close-up photo300Held in the hand; fine detail is visible.
Wall poster150Viewed from a few feet away; finer detail cannot be resolved.
Billboard72Viewed from far away; 300 DPI would be wasted pixels.

Frequently asked questions

How many pixels do I need for A5 at 300 DPI?

At 300 DPI, A5 needs 1748 x 2480 pixels in portrait orientation.

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