Standard Print Sizes in Singapore: The Complete Guide

One decision shapes every print job before you touch the design: the size. Get it right and your artwork prints cleanly, your budget stays predictable, and your finished piece does its job — whether that is a name card in a wallet or an A0 poster across a room. This is the complete reference to the standard print sizes used in Singapore, from the A-series paper system to name cards, flyers, posters and large-format banners, with exact dimensions in millimetres and what each size is best for.

How the A-series (ISO 216) works

Almost everything printed in Singapore follows the international ISO 216 “A-series” — the same standard behind the A4 sheet in your office printer. Every size shares the same aspect ratio of roughly 1:1.41 (the square root of two), and each size is exactly half of the one above it: cut an A3 in half across its long edge and you get two A4s. That single rule means your artwork scales between sizes without awkward cropping, and you can picture any format instantly instead of memorising unrelated numbers.

A-series paper sizes at a glance

All measurements are width × height in portrait, in millimetres (the standard unit for print in Singapore).

• A0 — 841 × 1189 mm. Wall-filling posters and exhibition displays meant to be read across a room.
• A1 — 594 × 841 mm. Event signage, retail promotions and standing displays; big yet practical to roll and mount.
• A2 — 420 × 594 mm. Notice boards, café menus, window posters and classroom charts.
• A3 — 297 × 420 mm. Small posters, menus and info sheets; the largest size most office printers handle.
• A4 — 210 × 297 mm. The everyday sheet — detailed flyers, menus, price lists and programmes.
• A5 — 148 × 210 mm. The all-round flyer and handout: noticeable, yet easy to distribute in volume.
• A6 — 105 × 148 mm. Postcard-sized flyers, inserts and thank-you cards; cost-effective at scale.
• A7 — 74 × 105 mm. Compact vouchers, labels and pocket cards.

Name cards & business cards

The standard name card size in Singapore is 90 × 54 mm — a comfortable fit for wallets and card holders. You will also see the US size (89 × 51 mm, or 3.5 × 2 inches) and the European size (85 × 55 mm); if you are matching an existing holder or an overseas set, confirm which one you need. For heavier stocks and special finishes such as spot UV, foil or rounded corners, see luxury business card printing. Whichever size you choose, keep important text about 4–5 mm inside the edge so nothing is trimmed off.

Flyer sizes

Flyers use the same A-series, plus the slim DL format. The four you will reach for most:

• A4 — 210 × 297 mm. Detailed menus, programmes and property listings.
• A5 — 148 × 210 mm. The most popular all-rounder for promotions and street distribution.
• A6 — 105 × 148 mm. Compact, economical inserts and letterbox drops.
• DL — 99 × 210 mm. A tall, slim leaflet (one-third of A4) that fits a standard DL envelope and rack.

For a fuller breakdown, see our guide to standard flyer sizes in Singapore, or go straight to flyer printing.

Poster sizes

Posters run from a wall-filling A0 down to a compact A4, all in the A-series above. A1 is the popular all-rounder for event and retail signage; A2 suits notice boards and windows. Our standard poster sizes guide covers each in detail, or start a poster printing order.

Large-format: banners & standees

Large-format displays are built to standard hardware rather than paper sizes. The most common in Singapore:

• Roll-up (pull-up) banner — typically around 850 × 2000 mm. The standard retractable stand for events, launches and shopfronts. See roll-up banner printing for exact sizes.
• X-stand banner — typically around 600 × 1600 mm. A lighter, lower-cost display on an X-frame; see X-stand banners.

PVC and canvas banners are cut to your exact dimensions, so there is no fixed “standard” — just supply the finished size you need.

Stickers & labels

Stickers are usually custom die-cut to your artwork, so size is flexible. Common circle sizes are 40, 50 and 75 mm; squares and rectangles are cut to fit. If your sticker has to sit on a specific product or surface, measure that first and design to it.

Setting up your artwork so it prints cleanly

Whatever the size, three things keep your print sharp:

• Add 3 mm bleed on every edge — extend any background or colour that runs to the edge, so trimming never leaves a white sliver.
• Keep text inside a 4–5 mm safe margin from the trim line.
• Work at 300 DPI in CMYK and export a print-ready PDF.

Not sure which size fits your project? Talk to our Paya Lebar team and we will point you to the right format — or browse all our printing services in Singapore.