What is A2 in inches?

A2 is 420 × 594 millimeters, which equals 16.54 × 23.39 inches. It keeps the ISO 1:sqrt(2) ratio and is half the area of A1.

How should I set up A2 posters for print?

Add 3 mm bleed and keep key text at least 6 mm inside a safe zone. Export at 300 dpi or as vector PDF for sharp typography and linework.

Can I scale A1 artwork down to A2?

Yes. Scale A1 to 70.7 percent (or A0 to 50 percent) to land exactly on A2 while keeping proportions intact.

A-series reference

A2 paper size (420 × 594 mm → 16.54 × 23.39 in)

A2 is a sweet spot for medium posters, art prints, and technical drawings. Use the exact inch conversions and print guidance below to scale from A1 or A0, set bleed and safe zones, and keep artwork sharp.

420 × 594 mm16.54 × 23.39 inHalf A1

Dimensions

Millimeters: 420 mm × 594 mm
Inches: 16.54 in × 23.39 in
Area: about 0.25 m² (387.8 in²), half of A1
Ratio: 1:sqrt(2), tiles cleanly with other A sizes

Print setup tips

Add 3 mm bleed, keep text at least 6 mm inside the trim, and export to PDF or 300 dpi images. Scaling A1 to 70.7 percent or A0 to 50 percent lands exactly on A2.

Open mm to inches converter View conversion chart

Common uses

Posters and signage

Medium posters for retail, events, or wayfinding that stay portable.

Art prints

Fine art or photo prints with room for borders and signatures.

Scaled technical sets

Step-down reductions from A1 or A0 for review sets while keeping proportions.