Print Sizing Reference
Standard Sizes for Professional Printing
📇 Business Materials
Business Cards
3.5" × 2"
With bleed: 3.75" × 2.25"
Standard professional size. Fits in wallets and cardholders. 24 cards per sheet on our equipment.
Business Cards (Square)
2.5" × 2.5"
With bleed: 2.75" × 2.75"
Modern, eye-catching format. Great for creative professionals and unique branding.
Letterhead
8.5" × 11"
With bleed: 8.75" × 11.25"
Standard business correspondence. Professional presentations and official documents.
Envelopes (#10)
4.125" × 9.5"
No bleed needed
Standard business envelope. Matches 8.5" × 11" letterhead when tri-folded.
📄 Marketing Materials
Postcards (Standard)
4" × 6"
With bleed: 4.25" × 6.25"
USPS standard postcard rate. Perfect for direct mail campaigns and event announcements.
Postcards (Large)
5" × 7"
With bleed: 5.25" × 7.25"
Premium look with more space for content. Great for high-end marketing and invitations.
Flyers (Standard)
8.5" × 11"
With bleed: 8.75" × 11.25"
Most common flyer size. Easy to design, print, and distribute. Fits standard folders.
Flyers (Legal)
8.5" × 14"
With bleed: 8.75" × 14.25"
Extra height for more content. Good for detailed information and price lists.
Brochures (Tri-fold)
8.5" × 11" (folded to 3.67" × 8.5")
With bleed: 8.75" × 11.25"
Classic marketing format. Six panels total for comprehensive information display.
Rack Cards
4" × 9"
With bleed: 4.25" × 9.25"
Perfect for display racks. Tourism, restaurants, and service businesses.
📊 Posters & Large Format
Tabloid Poster
11" × 17"
With bleed: 11.25" × 17.25"
Medium-sized posters. Great for indoor displays, presentations, and menus.
Small Poster
18" × 24"
Large format - minimal bleed
Popular poster size. Event announcements, retail displays, artwork prints.
Medium Poster
24" × 36"
Large format - minimal bleed
Eye-catching size for storefronts, trade shows, and public announcements.
Large Poster
36" × 48"
Large format - minimal bleed
Maximum impact displays. Real estate signs, construction banners, major events.
🏪 Banners & Signage
Indoor Banner (Small)
2' × 4'
Large format - no bleed
Retail displays, trade show booths, indoor events. Lightweight vinyl material.
Indoor Banner (Medium)
3' × 6'
Large format - no bleed
Store windows, event backdrops, promotional displays. Very popular size.
Outdoor Banner
4' × 8'
Large format - no bleed
Maximum visibility. Grand openings, sales events, construction sites.
A-Frame Signs
24" × 36" (each side)
Large format - minimal bleed
Sidewalk advertising, restaurant specials, retail promotions. Double-sided printing.
Yard Signs
18" × 24"
Large format - minimal bleed
Real estate, political campaigns, event parking. Corrugated plastic material.
Door Hangers
3.5" × 8.5"
With bleed: 3.75" × 8.75"
Direct marketing, service announcements, neighborhood advertising.
📐 Size Comparison Visual
Relative sizes of common print materials (not to scale)
Business
Card
3.5" × 2"
Card
Postcard
4" × 6"
Flyer
8.5" × 11"
Poster
11" × 17"
2' × 4'
Custom Sizes Available
Don't see your size listed? We can print custom dimensions for most projects. Our large format printers handle up to 54" wide, and we can accommodate various lengths. Contact us with your specific requirements for a custom quote.
⚡ Quick Reference Guide
Standard Bleed
0.125" (3mm) all sides
Safe Zone
0.25" from trim edge
Resolution
300 DPI minimum
Color Mode
CMYK preferred
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