#Paper sizes full

However, card with any glitter, embellishments, plastic or other non recyclable materials will need to be seperated before reycling. An easy way to test is to scrunch the paper and if it doesn't spring back then you can pop it in your recyling bin/box to be recycled by your local council.

#Paper sizes full

This is the heavier end of the card range, when real strength is needed, a full range of uses from presentation box making to backing board. Paper and Card Grammagesīelow explains the range of paper and card grammages available and there common uses.Ī general and common paper weight, most common uses are general printer and copier paper.Ī better quality paper, usually available with a wove or textured effect, will work well in most projects from letterheads to insert sheets.Ī low weight card suitable for general use, should work fine in most printers, suitable for flyers and handouts.Ī medium to heavy range of card, usually available in a wove or textured effect, works best when some rigidity or feel of strength and quality is required.Ĭan be used for card blanks, menus, business cards or wedding stationery. We also stock a huge range of card blank and envelope packs in all popular sizes and finishes perfect for card making. We stock a huge selection of pre-creased greeting card blanks in all sizes and many different textures and finishes to make your very own greetings cards. For example an A5 card blank measures 148 mm x 210 mm but is actually A4 sized when unfolded. For example, cutting an A4 in half, will create an two A5 sheets, and so. The A series uses an aspect ratio of 1:2, and other sizes in the series are defined by folding the paper in half, parallel to its smaller sides. It has an area of 1m2, and the dimensions are 841mm × 1189mm. The size of greetings cards and card blanks is measured by the size of the folded card. The largest sheet from the A series is the A0 size of paper.

For example A0 is the largest sized and this goes through to the smallest being A10. Paper and card are organised by an 'A' system and are ordered by the largest sized first. The below size chart will help you understand the size you require for your latest project or creation. Looking for the right sized paper or card? Our easy to use size guide will help you chose the perfect sized paper and card for your needs.