Business Card (US) Size in mm, Inches and Points
Business Card (US) is 3.5 x 2 in (88.9 x 50.8 mm, 252 x 144 pt). The standard US and Canadian business card (3.5 x 2 in, landscape).
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 88.9 mm | 50.8 mm |
| Centimetres | 8.89 cm | 5.08 cm |
| Inches | 3.5 in | 2 in |
| Points (PDF) | 252 pt | 144 pt |
| Pixels at 96 dpi | 336 px | 192 px |
The long side is 1.75 times the short side. Area: 0.0045 m². Landscape: 88.9 x 50.8 mm.
Business Card (US) in pixels at different resolutions
| Resolution | Size |
|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 252 x 144 px |
| 96 dpi | 336 x 192 px |
| 150 dpi | 525 x 300 px |
| 300 dpi | 1050 x 600 px |
| 600 dpi | 2100 x 1200 px |
How to check a PDF really is Business Card (US)
- Open the file in PdfRuler. It runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
- Read the page size in the status bar and set the unit to inches. It should read 3.5 x 2 in.
- A PDF that says 252 x 144 pt is the same sheet rounded to whole points, so inches may differ by a fraction. That is normal; see what a PDF point is.
Printing it? Check your printer does not rescale the page with the print at actual size test sheet.
Related sizes
- Business Card (ISO): 3.35 x 2.17 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the size of Business Card (US) in mm?
Business Card (US) is 88.9 x 50.8 mm (3.5 x 2 in) in landscape.
How many pixels is Business Card (US)?
At 96 dpi, the size of a CSS pixel on screen, Business Card (US) is 336 x 192 px. At 300 dpi, a common print resolution, it is 1050 x 600 px.
What is Business Card (US) in points (the PDF unit)?
Business Card (US) is 252 x 144 pt, usually rounded to 252 x 144 pt. One point is 1/72 of an inch, and PDF page sizes are stored in points.
