A2 paper
A2 paper is an ISO 216 paper format produced by halving an A1 sheet across its longer side.
How big is it?
59.4 cm long
Also 1.949 ft
Length · standard
A little perspective
About the same scale as Alligator snapping turtle.
Alligator snapping turtle: The alligator snapping turtle is a freshwater turtle from the southeastern United States, distinguished by its spiked shell and powerful jaws.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
A2 paper
420 × 594 mm. Area is derived from trimmed sides.
University of Cambridge — ISO paper sizes
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Alligator snapping turtle
A defined adult alligator snapping turtle with a 60 cm straight carapace and 35 kg mass. Head and tail extend beyond the calibrated shell span; very large individuals can be heavier.
US Fish and Wildlife Service — Alligator snapping turtle
The marked defined straight carapace length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why this measurement?
Why we use 59.4 cm
For comparison, this page uses length. The record labels this value standard, so the stated convention rather than an inferred average controls the comparison.
420 × 594 mm. Area is derived from trimmed sides.
The marked vertical span follows the named feature; transparent margins and unmeasured details do not alter it. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
A2 paper dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59.4 cm | Not recorded | standard | |
| 2,495 cm² | Not recorded | standard | |
| 42 cm | Not recorded | standard | |
| 59.4 cm | Not recorded | standard |
Around this scale
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These links use compatible length records, ordered around the selected value.
Nearest lower value · SpaceSputnik 158 cmSputnik 1 was the first artificial satellite launched into Earth orbit by the Soviet Union in 1957.
Around the same scale · Living thingsAlligator snapping turtle60 cmThe alligator snapping turtle is a freshwater turtle from the southeastern United States, distinguished by its spiked shell and powerful jaws.
Nearest higher value · Everyday things60 cm floor tile60 cmA large tile is a square flooring piece, often ceramic or stone, used for covering expansive areas.Sources and method
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The source records and measurement method remain available for inspection.
- University of Cambridge — ISO paper sizesNominal trimmed A-series dimensions. Area computed from millimetre-rounded sides.
There’s always another scale
Follow your curiosity.
Living thingsAlligator snapping turtle60 cmThe alligator snapping turtle is a freshwater turtle from the southeastern United States, distinguished by its spiked shell and powerful jaws.
PeopleHuman torso60 cmThe human torso is the central part of the body between the shoulders and hips, containing most major internal organs.SpaceSputnik 158 cmSputnik 1 was the first artificial satellite launched into Earth orbit by the Soviet Union in 1957.
SportCricket wicket set71.12 cmA cricket wicket set is the arrangement of three upright wooden stumps topped by two bails, serving as the target for bowlers and fielders in cricket.Everyday things60 cm floor tile60 cmA large tile is a square flooring piece, often ceramic or stone, used for covering expansive areas.
ContainersMilk churn40 LA milk churn is a traditional metal container used for transporting and storing milk from farms to dairies.
Living thingsPlatypus50 cmThe platypus is a semi-aquatic mammal native to eastern Australia, notable for its duck-like bill and egg-laying reproduction.
PeopleHuman arm75 cmThe human arm is the upper limb of the body, extending from the shoulder to the hand and enabling a wide range of movement and manipulation.