Unfolded A4
Select C4. B4 gives you more headroom for more content. Folders and binders require separate measurement.
HELP IN CHOOSING ENVELOPES
Envelope sizes and uses
DL to A4 folded in thirds, C5 to A4 folded in half, C4 to A4 without folding. Compare the sizes in millimeters and choose the stock for the contents.
Envelope size chart
The dimensions are given as the shorter and longer sides. Check the direction of the flap and the position of the window in the description of the specific product.
On your phone, swipe the table sideways to see all the columns.
| Envelope size | Dimensions [mm] | What fits? | Use | View in store |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | 110 × 220 | A4 into three parts | Letters, invoices and oblong leaflets. | PrintedPlain |
| C6 | 114 × 162 | A6 without folding; A4 into four parts | Cards, invitations and short correspondence. | PrintedPlain |
| B6 | 125 × 176 | A6 with more to spare | Invitations and small prints. | PrintedPlain |
| C6/5 | 114 × 229 | A4 into three parts | Long-format correspondence; also suitable for certain envelope inserters. | PrintedPlain |
| C5 | 162 × 229 | A5 without folding; A4 in half | Letters, brochures and documents folded in half. | PrintedPlain |
| B5 | 176 × 250 | A5 with more space | Documents and brochures requiring more space than in the C5. | PrintedPlain |
| C4 | 229 × 324 | Unfolded A4 | Contracts, letters and documentation. | PrintedPlain |
| B4 | 250 × 353 | A4 with more space | Larger sets of documents and loose folders. | PrintedPlain |
Compare the proportions
Diagrams maintain side proportions and a common scale between formats. They do not represent the thickness or size of the inside of the case.
Which envelope for an A4 document?
A4 folded in half
Select C5. When you need more clearance, compare B5.
A4 folded into three parts
Select DL. C6/5 is slightly larger; is not the same format as DL.
What should you pay attention to when choosing the size?
- The outside size of the envelope is not the size of its inside. Don't choose a product haphazardly.
- The thickness of documents reduces free space. Measure the entire set once assembled, not a single sheet of paper.
- Grammage describes the weight of paper per unit area. It does not specify the number of sheets of paper that will fit in the envelope.
- With the address visible through the window, check its position after inserting and moving the document.