Flyer · ISO A-series
A5 flyer
A5 (148 × 210 mm) is the most cost-effective flyer size: two per A4 sheet, half the paper, and easier to hand out or push through letterboxes. With 3 mm bleed the export size is 154 × 216 mm.
Trim, bleed and safe area
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres (mm) | 148 | 210 |
| Centimetres (cm) | 14.8 | 21 |
| Inches (in) | 5.827 | 8.268 |
| Pixels @ 72 DPI | 420 | 595 |
| Pixels @ 96 DPI | 559 | 794 |
| Pixels @ 150 DPI | 874 | 1,240 |
| Pixels @ 200 DPI | 1,165 | 1,654 |
| Pixels @ 300 DPI | 1,748 | 2,480 |
| Pixels @ 600 DPI | 3,496 | 4,961 |
A5 — 148 × 210 mm
When A5 is the right size
- · Door-drop campaigns (fits standard letterboxes)
- · Club, gig and party promotion handed out on the street
- · Takeaway and delivery menus
- · Small-event invitations
- · Loyalty and discount cards
- · Local-business promotion
Headline-first design
A5 is too small for layered information. Strip the design to one headline, one image and one call to action. Anything else competes for attention and weakens the message. The typical successful A5 flyer reads as a single thought, not a brochure.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose A5 over A4 for a flyer?
A5 is half the paper, roughly half the cost, and easier to hand out or post through letterboxes. It is the most popular size for door-drop campaigns, club nights, takeaway menus and small-event promotion.
How much bleed for A5?
The same 3 mm convention applies. Export size becomes 154 × 216 mm. The trim stays at 148 × 210 mm.
What is the safe area on A5?
Keep critical text and logos inside a 4–5 mm safe area, giving 138–140 × 200–202 mm of usable space. On a flyer this small, generous internal margins read as more confident.
How does A5 print on a home printer?
Most home printers do not accept A5 paper directly, but you can print two A5 flyers per A4 sheet by selecting "2 pages per sheet" or "booklet" in the print dialog, then cutting the sheet in half down the middle.
What paper weight is best?
170 gsm gloss or silk for distribution flyers — sturdy enough not to feel disposable. 250–300 gsm for invitations and high-end promotional handouts.