Small Poster Size — 11 × 17 in
The small poster (11 × 17 in / Tabloid) is the most accessible large-print format — printable on standard Tabloid-capable office printers and widely stocked at US copy shops. At 300 DPI it's 3300 × 5100 pixels. It's the US equivalent of A3 and suits indoor event announcements, community boards, and small venue promotions.
Specifications
| Pixels | 3300 × 5100 px (at 300 DPI) |
| Millimetres | 279.4 × 431.8 mm |
| Centimetres | 27.9 × 43.2 cm |
| Inches | 11 × 17 in |
| Aspect ratio | 11:17 |
| Colour mode | CMYK |
| Bleed | 0.125 in (3 mm) |
| Safe zone | 0.25 in (6 mm) from trim |
Small Poster (11×17) in Pixels at Different DPI
The pixel count changes with DPI setting — choose the right one for your output.
| DPI | Width (px) | Height (px) | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 792 | 1,224 | Screen preview, PDF viewers |
| 96 | 1,056 | 1,632 | Windows screen standard, digital documents |
| 150 | 1,650 | 2,550 | Medium-quality print, home printers |
| 300 | 3,300 | 5,100 | Professional print, commercial offset |
Design Tips
- →11×17 prints on most office laser printers that support Tabloid — check your printer specs before designing to confirm borderless print support.
- →Keep headline type at 36 pt minimum for viewing from 2 metres. At 11 in wide, a 36 pt headline is legible at typical notice board distance.
- →Use 0.125 in (3.175 mm) bleed for edge-to-edge artwork — the US print industry standard equivalent to ISO's 3 mm.
- →11×17 folded in half creates two US Letter pages — useful for bi-fold event programmes or newsletters.
Create Small Poster (11×17) designs with Playyy
Set a custom canvas to 3300 × 5100 px, generate visuals from a text prompt, and export at the right dimensions — no design software needed.
Start designing free →Frequently Asked Questions
What is small poster size?+
A small poster is typically 11 × 17 inches (279.4 × 431.8 mm) — the US Tabloid size. At 300 DPI, it's 3300 × 5100 pixels. It's used for indoor event announcements, community boards, and small venue promotions where a larger poster format isn't needed or available.
What is 11×17 in pixels at 300 DPI?+
11 × 17 inches at 300 DPI is 3300 × 5100 pixels. At 150 DPI it's 1650 × 2550 px. Always design at 300 DPI for print output to ensure sharp results.