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Posters can be iconic. They evoke memories of life-changing events, movies and music gigs. And they’re crucial for getting that street-level exposure for your event, product or service. Put simply, posters are a classic form of marketing.
The best thing is, they’re not constrained by style or size. Posters can range from artwork-heavy and colourful to minimalist and simple. Dive into our guide to poster sizes to discover the different types available and find the best match for you.
The dimensions of A series posters closely follow A paper sizes, so that’s a good reference point when selecting which one is best for you. There are five A poster sizes to choose from, each suiting a different purpose:
Find out everything you need to know about A poster sizes below.
Poster size | Width (mm) x Height (mm) | Width (cm) x Height (cm) | Width (inches) x Height (inches) |
A4 | 297 x 210 | 29.7 x 21 | 11.69 x 8.27 |
A3 | 420 x 297 | 42 x 29.7 | 16.54 x 11.69 |
A2 | 594 x 420 | 59.4 x 42 | 23.39 x 16.54 |
A1 | 841 x 594 | 84.1 x 59.4 | 33.11 x 23.39 |
A0 | 1189 x 841 | 118.9 x 84.1 | 46.81 x 33.11 |
To make a special impression, you should look at B size poster printing. With slightly larger overall dimensions than the A series, the B series gives you more room to work with.
Find out everything you need to know about B poster sizes with our handy table below.
Poster size | Width (mm) x Height (mm) | Width (cm) x Height (cm) | Width (inches) x Height (inches) |
B2 | 707 x 500 | 70.7 x 50 | 27.83 x 19.69 |
B1 | 1000 x 707 | 100 x 70.7 | 39.37 x 27.83 |
B0 | 1400 x 1000 | 140 x 100 | 55.12 x 39.37 |
Aside from the standard poster sizes on offer, there are also a number of alternative choices available. If you’re looking for a less conventional way to make a mark on your audience, consider some of these miscellaneous poster sizes:
There are lot’s of other poster sizes to be aware of; check out our comprehensive list below.
Poster size | Width (mm) x Height (mm) | Width (cm) x Height (cm) | Width (inches) x Height (inches) |
20 x 30 | 508 x 762 | 50.8 x 76.2 | 20 x 30 |
30 x 40 | 762 x 1016 | 76.2 x 101.6 | 30 x 40 |
40 x 60 | 1016 x 1524 | 101.6 x 152.4 | 40 x 60 |
A3 Strip | 594 x 210 | 59.4 x 21.0 | 23.39 x 8.27 |
A2 Strip | 841 x 297 | 84.1 x 29.7 | 33.11 x 11.69 |
A1 Strip | 1189 x 420 | 118.9 x 42 | 46.81 x 16.54 |
Aside from the size, the paper a poster is printed on is another thing to get right. Combine the correct size and purposeful artwork with the right paper and you’ll create wonderful posters that leaves an impression on anyone passing by. Different paper types for posters include:
Once you’ve browsed the extensive poster size selection on offer and decided which paper option is best for you, you’re ready to get printing. Headline Printers can take care of that for you. We’ve got an incredibly fast order turnaround, so as soon as you’ve submitted your order, we will get started asap.
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