What is a standard poster size in the UK?
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A standard poster size uk is dependent on whether you are using the A Series or Billboard size formats.
In the United Kingdom, we use 2 different poster size specifications, ISO 216 A series size poster and UK Billboard. These are accepted as standard poster sizes UK.
ISO 216 A Series Poster Sizes UK
A Series is the most commonly used specification for poster sizes UK, with many poster frame sizes and A-Board pavement signs being designed to accommodate sizes such as A4, A3, A2, A1 and A0 standard paper size.
- A4 Poster Size – 210 x 297mm
- A3 Poster Size – 297 x 420mm
- A2 Poster Size – 420 x 594mm
- A1 Poster Size – 594 x 841mm
- A0 Poster Size – 841 x 1189mm
- 2A0 Poster Size – 1189 x 1682mm
Billboard Poster Sizes UK
Billboards, or advertising hoardings, are found on roadsides, bus shelters, train stations and on buildings to attract the attention of passing foot and vehicle traffic. These are generally known as large format posters or billboard poster sizes UK. Planning permission is usually required for larger new installations.
The ‘Sheet‘ specification is also commonly used in the movie and theatre industry for show posters and movie posters.
- 1 Sheet Poster Size – 508 x 762mm – 20 x 30 in – also known as ‘Double Crown’
- 2 Sheet Poster Size – 762 x 1016mm – 30 x 40 in – also known as ‘Quad’ or ‘Quad Crown’
- Quad Poster Size – 762 x 1016mm – 30 x 40 in
- 4 Sheet Poster Size – 1016 x 1524mm – 40 x 60 in – also known as ‘Double Quad’
- Double Quad Poster Size – 762 x 1016mm – 30 x 40 in
- 6 Sheet Poster Size – 1200 x 1800mm – 47.24 x 70.87 in
- 12 Sheet Poster Size – 3050 x 1520mm – 120 x 60 in
- 16 Sheet Poster Size – 2030 x 3050mm – 80 x 120 in
- 32 Sheet Poster Size – 4060 x 3050mm – 160 x 120 in
- 48 Sheet Poster Size – 6100 x 3050mm – 240 x 120 in
- 64 Sheet Poster Size – 8130 x 3050mm – 320 x 120 in
- 96 Sheet Poster Size – 12190 x 3050mm – 480 x 120 in
US Poster Sizes
In the USA posters are often sized as small, medium and large.
- Small – 279.4 x 431.8mm – 11 x 17 in
- Medium – 457.2 x 609.6mm – 18 x 24 in
- Large – 609.6 x 914.4mm – 24 x 36 in
Poster Sizes UK Frequently Asked Questions
What Size is a 48 Sheet Poster?
The simple answer is 48 sheets, with each sheet measuring 20 inches x 30 inches. Combined together these 48 sheets will measure 240 inches x 120 inches, or 6100mm x 3050mm in metric. The 48 Sheet Poster is also called ‘Billboard Size’. Exact measurements will vary from site to site with frames being made by different contractors.
What Size is a 4 Sheet Poster?
The simple answer is “4 Sheets”, with each sheet measuring 20 inches x 30 inches. A 4 Sheet Poster is also often called a Double Quad. Combined together, these 4 sheets make up a poster measuring 40 inches x 60 inches, or 1016mm x 1524mm in metric.
What Size is a Double Crown Poster?
A Double Crown Poster is also called a 1 Sheet Poster and measures 20 inches x 30 inches, or 508mm x 762mm in metric.
What Size is a Quad Poster?
A Quad Poster, also known as a Quad Crown or 2 Sheet Poster measures 30 inches x 40 inches, or 762mm x 1016mm in metric.
What Size is a 6 Sheet Poster?
A 6 Sheet Poster measures 47.2 inches x 70.9 inches, or 1200mm x 1800mm in metric.
What Size is a 12 Sheet Poster?
A 12 Sheet Poster measures 3050mm x 1520mm, equal to 120 inches x 60 inches.
What Size is an A0 Poster?
An A0 Poster measures 841mm x 1189mm and is twice the size of an A1 Poster.
What Size is an A1 Poster?
An A1 Poster measures 594mm x 841mm. It is twice the size of an A2 Poster and half the size of an A0 Poster.
What Size is an A2 Poster?
An A2 Poster measures 420mm x 594mm. It is twice the size of an A3 Poster and half the size of an A1 Poster.