Paper Size Tabloid – Dimensions, Uses & Comparison

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Tabloid is recognised for its spacious design, which makes it a popular choice for brochures, diagrams, newspapers, magazines, blueprints, and 11×17 posters. This paper size is used in both digital and print formats as it’s easy to structure content and capture readers’ attention effectively. In this article, we’ll explore its dimensions and compare it with A3.

Definition: Paper size Tabloid

The paper size Tabloid (ANSI B) belongs to the ANSI paper size series, also known as the American National Standards Institute. Tabloid measures 11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm) and is therefore taller and wider than the US paper sizes Legal and Letter.

Paper size Dimensions (in) Dimensions (mm)
Half Letter 5.5 × 8.5 in 140 × 216 mm
Letter 8.5 × 11 in 216 × 279 mm
Legal 8.5 × 14 in 216 × 356 mm
Tabloid 11 × 17 in 279 × 432 mm
Ledger 17 × 11 in 432 × 279 mm

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Tabloid vs. A3

Tabloid and A3 paper dimensions are similar but not the same. Below, we’ll depict their differences.

Tabloid

Size: 11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm)

Usage: North America, Chile & Philippines

Twice the size of paper size Letter

A3

Size: 11.7 × 16.5 in (297 × 420 mm)

Usage: Global

Twice the size of A4 paper dimensions

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FAQs

No, Tabloid and A3 are not the same size. They are, however, similar in size since A3 paper dimensions are 11.7 × 16.5 in (297 × 420 mm), whereas Tabloid paper dimensions are 11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm).

Yes, Ledger and Tabloid are the same size; however, Ledger is in landscape format (17×11) and Tabloid is in portrait format (11×17).

Tabloid and 11×17 are the same paper size since Tabloid measures 11×17 in.

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Melissa Gertschnig works as a Content Manager for the English market at BachelorPrint. A love for languages and other cultures has led her to become a foreign language correspondence clerk, with a primary focus on English and Spanish. This gained her a high proficiency English level in listening, writing, and reading. During her training, Melissa had been awarded a Level 2 Pearson LCCI Certificate for Business English. While working full-time, she earned her certificate in Online Marketing, which ultimately led her to BachelorPrint, where she delivers professionally written and educational content for students and curious individuals all around the world.

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Gertschnig, M. (2026, May 27). Paper Size Tabloid – Dimensions, Uses & Comparison. BachelorPrint. https://www.bachelorprint.com/uk/printing-guide/printer-paper/paper-size/paper-size-tabloid/ (retrieved 29/05/2026)

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Gertschnig, Melissa: Paper Size Tabloid – Dimensions, Uses & Comparison, in: BachelorPrint, 27/05/2026, [online] https://www.bachelorprint.com/uk/printing-guide/printer-paper/paper-size/paper-size-tabloid/ (retrieved 29/05/2026).

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