Overview
A2 paper measures 420 × 594 mm, or about 16.54 × 23.39 inches. It is four times the area of A4, so it works best when the page needs to be read from a wall, display board, or group table.
Most home printers cannot feed A2 sheets. A practical PaperGens workflow is to proof spacing, hierarchy, and grid density on A4, A3, or 11x17 first, then send a finalized A2 PDF to a print shop or large-format copier.
Printable templates and hubs
Use these printable pages as the closest on-site destinations for this size, related workflow, or layout intent.
A4 Grid 5mm
A4 5mm grid, common for STEM notes
Ledger Paper
Columnar grid for accounting and bookkeeping
Graph Paper 1/4 inch
Free printable 1/4 inch grid PDF for Letter—works for graph paper, grid paper, and everyday square-grid tasks.
Paper sizes hub
Letter, Legal, A4, A3, 11×17, ledger, and other printable paper size references with matching templates.
Graph & grid paper
Quarter-inch grids, engineering paper, coordinate planes, and specialty math layouts.
other paper
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Supporting articles
A2 Paper Size: 420 x 594 mm (16.54 x 23.39 in)
A2 paper is 420 x 594 mm, or 16.54 x 23.39 inches. Compare A2 vs A3, A4, 11x17, and Arch E, then plan posters and print-shop output.
A3 Paper Size in Inches: 11.69 x 16.54 in (297 x 420 mm)
A3 paper measures 11.69 x 16.54 inches, or 297 x 420 mm. Compare A3 vs A4 and 11x17, then print posters, charts, and proofs without scaling.
Arch E Paper Size: 36 x 48 in and Plotter Printing
Arch E paper is 36 x 48 inches, or 914.4 x 1219.2 mm. Compare Arch E with Arch D, 11x17, A2, and learn how to proof large plotter files.
Common questions
What is A2 paper size?OPEN
A2 paper is 420 × 594 mm, or about 16.54 × 23.39 inches.
Can most home printers print A2?OPEN
No. A2 usually requires a large-format printer, office plotter, or commercial print shop.
How should I proof an A2 printable?OPEN
Proof a reduced or sectional version on A4, A3, Letter, or 11x17 first, then export a final A2 PDF at 100 percent scale.