There are 9 types of A series paper. Starting from A0, A1, A2, to A8 paper. They all have different sizes.
This time, I will not discuss all A series paper. I will only discuss fully A2 paper sizes. Starting from mm, cm, inches, to pixels.
In this article, you will also find information on the function or use of A2 paper and how to set it up.
We start with the A2 paper function first.
A2 Paper Function
Its large size makes A2 paper quite rarely used for printing documents. Usually Indonesians use A4 or A5 more for documents.
A2 itself is mostly used for large prints such as posters, quotes (often in cafes), wall calendars, announcement papers, and diagrams or blueprints (usually in the office).
Therefore, most of the A2 paper sold in Indonesia is drawing paper.
See: A3 paper size
Paper Size A2
A2 is half the size of A1, making this paper size the third largest after A0 and A1 in Series A paper.
Then, what are the sizes in mm, cm, inches, and pixels?
- A2 paper in mm = 420 × 594 mm
- A2 paper in cm = 42 × 59.4 cm
- A2 paper in m = 0.4 x 0.6 m
- A2 paper in inches = 16.5 × 23.4 inches
- A2 paper in pt = 1190.7 × 1684 points
Read: A4 paper size
A2 Paper Size in Pixels
| PPI/DPI | Pixels (Width x Height) |
| A2 paper 72 ppi | 1191 x 1684 pixels |
| A2 paper 96 ppi | 1587 x 2245 pixels |
| A2 paper 150 ppi | 2480 x 3508 pixels |
| A2 paper 300 ppi | 4960 x 7016 pixels |
| A2 paper 600 ppi | 9933 x 14043 pixels |
| A2 paper 720 ppi | 11906 x 16838 pixels |
| A2 paper 1200 ppi | 19842 x 28066 pixels |
| A2 paper 1440 ppi | 23811 x 33676 pixels |
| A2 paper 2400 ppi | 39684 x 56131 pixels |
| A2 paper 2880 ppi | 47622 x 67351 pixels |
Now you know the function and size. Now, just discuss how to set it up. Here I will only discuss how the settings in Photoshop.
Why only Photoshop? Because A2 paper has a large size and is widely used for design. Rarely for documents.
Even A2 paper also exceeds the maximum size allowed in Microsoft Word. So, this paper can not be used in the Word application.
The maximum paper length/height in Microsoft Word is 55.87 cm. While A2 paper has a length/height of 59.4 cm.
Also read: A5 paper size
How to Set A2 Paper in Photoshop
Follow these steps.
- Open your Photoshop app
- Click file > new
- In the Preset section, change it to custom
- Then enter the size manually. The example here I input the paper size A2 in mm.
- Then, click OK.
- Finished.
Now you know the function, size, and how to set it up. You should also know the price of A2 paper.
See: paper size F4
A2 Paper Price
The price of A2 paper varies, depending on the type of paper. The most widely used A2 paper in Indonesia is drawing/painting paper and HVS paper. Here are the prices:
- A2 Brief Card/Manila Paper = IDR 37,500 per 25 sheets
- A2 Concorde paper = IDR 3,500 per sheet
- HVS A2 paper = IDR 1,500 per sheet
That’s all you need to know about A2 paper. Starting from the function, size, setting, and price.
Now, if you have to use this paper, you don’t have to worry about size anymore. Just look at the A2 paper size in this article. Both in mm, cm, m, inch, and pixels.
