US Tabloid Size
US Tabloid (also called Ledger in landscape) is 11 × 17 inches (279.4 × 431.8 mm) — the closest US equivalent to the international A3 size. At 300 DPI it's 3300 × 5100 pixels. Used for folded newsletters (two Letter pages), small indoor posters, restaurant menus, and double-page spread mockups in North America.
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 | 3 mm |
| Safe zone | 10 mm from trim |
US Tabloid 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
- →Tabloid folded in half produces two US Letter pages — the standard format for 4-page newsletters, programmes, and bi-fold brochures.
- →Tabloid is 0.31 in (7.9 mm) wider and 0.46 in (11.8 mm) taller than A3; they're close but not interchangeable at commercial printers — specify the correct format.
- →For indoor posters, Tabloid works at viewing distances of up to 2 metres — keep headline type at 36 pt minimum.
- →Standard bleed for Tabloid at US print shops is 0.125 in (3.175 mm) on each edge.
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Start designing free →Frequently Asked Questions
What is US Tabloid size in inches?+
US Tabloid is 11 × 17 inches (279.4 × 431.8 mm). It's the US counterpart to A3 — both are used for posters and double-page spreads, though they're not identical in size.
Is Tabloid the same as A3?+
They're similar but not the same. US Tabloid is 11 × 17 in (279.4 × 431.8 mm); A3 is 11.69 × 16.54 in (297 × 420 mm). Tabloid is slightly wider and slightly taller than A3. Specify the correct one when ordering print.
What is US Tabloid in pixels at 300 DPI?+
US Tabloid at 300 DPI is 3300 × 5100 pixels. At 150 DPI it's 1650 × 2550 px. At 96 DPI it's 1056 × 1632 px.