11x17 Paper for Laser & Inkjet - A3 Paper

A4 Paper and A3 Paper Size Specifications

11x17 (A3) Paper Sizes for
Global/International Business Correspondence

For U.S.-based individuals and businesses, printed advertising communications and other correspondence with the International community must observe international paper standards (ISO paper sizes). Even though the U.S. has officially adopted metric standards, the practical integration of these sizes within the U.S. has not yet occurred. The U.S. is still reliant on traditional English paper sizes...8.5" x 11" letter size paper, etc.

Of the three most common ISO papers, two sizes, A3 paper and A4 paper, are particularly important. The A3 and A4 paper sizes are functionally equivalent to tabloid size paper and letter size paper in the U.S. The actual sizes are as follows...

A3 paper = 297 x 420 millimeters (11.69 x 16.54 inches)	A4 paper = 210 x 297 millimeters (8.27 x 11.69 inches)

• Our ISO A4 paper is available in more weights and types than you will find anywhere else. We have many types of A4 paper from bright white to durable, non-tear, and waterproof paper.
• Available in small quantities and bulk, our A4 paper usually ship the same day.
• Our secure packaging gets your paper to you undamaged. Our damage rate is almost non-existent.
• Our knowledgeable staff is here to guide you. Simply call 1-800-813-5828.

Document conversion considerations...

U.S.-originated documents created on traditional U.S. paper sizes will need to be converted to the A3 and A4 paper sizes. Unfortunately, the dimension ratios of these two paper standards (ISO vs. English) are different enough to occasionally create difficulty when converting from an English size to the corresponding ISO equivalent.

Conversion difficulties will depend on the amount and layout of the content on an original 8.5" x 11" sheet, for example. To make the same content fit on an A4 sheet, the expedient solution requires margin changes, font size reduction or content editing (to reduce or re-size the amount of content). The same process applies when converting an original 11" x 17" sheet to an A3 sheet.

11x17 Paper options
Inkjet and Laser product tables follow below:

Despite the occasional difficulty when converting to the A3 and A4 paper, there is no alternative if you want to make a professional and courteous impression with International companies and individuals outside of the United States.

The A3 and A4 paper is typically used for the following types of applications:

A3 paper, which is functionally equivalent to tabloid size paper (11 x 17 paper), is appropriate for bi-fold brochures and other full-size presentation or advertising documents.
A4 paper, functionally equivalent to letter size paper (8.5 x 11), is the appropriate paper size for correspondence, records, and invoices.
A5 paper, functionally equivalent to half-size paper (5.5 x 8.5) is most commonly used for records, invoices, and statements.

Inkjet and Laser Paper Specifications:

Product information for inkjet and laser paper in the A3 and A4 paper sizes is available from the cross-reference charts (indexed by paper size):

Paper-size charts: A3 paper - A4 paper

Or refer to the 24 lb. bright white bond product pages:
Bright white bond: Inkjet Paper - Laser Paper