The standard size of a printed business card is 3.5 x 2 inches. However, there are more sizes and dimensions available for business cards.
Key Takeaways
- A business card plays a very important role in the development of a career and business because it identifies a person in connection with his or her business
- The standard size of a business card can differ from region to region by as much as 0.2 inches (5 mm)
- Jumbo square business card size is 3.5 x 3.5 inches (88.9 x 88.9 mm)
- Slim business card size: 3.5 x 1 inches (88.9 x 25.4 mm)
- There are lots of things you have to consider while picking the size of a business card like contact information, type of card, etc.
Standard Business Card Sizes
The size of a standard business card is 3.5 × 2 inches (88.9 × 50.8 mm). However, the standard size of a business card varies depending on the location. The standard size can differ from region to region by as much as 0.2 inches (5 mm). Below is the standard business card size by country –
| Country | Inches | Millimeters | Pixels | Aspect Ratio |
| USA, Canada | 3.5” × 2” | 89mm × 51mm | 336 x 193 | 1.75 |
| Japan | 3.58” × 2.16” | 91mm × 55mm | 344 x 208 | 1.66 |
| Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, UK | 3.35” × 2.16” | 85mm × 55mm | 321 x 208 | 1.55 |
| Australia, Colombia, Denmark, India, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, Vietnam | 3.54” × 2.17” | 90mm × 55mm | 340 x 208 | 1.64 |
| China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore | 3.54” × 2.13” | 90mm × 54mm | 340 x 204 | 1.67 |
| Argentina, Brazil, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, India, Israel, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Uzbekistan | 3.54” × 1.97” | 90mm × 50mm | 340 x 189 | 1.8 |
International Standard Business Card Sizes
| Standard Name | Inches | Millimeters | Pixels | Aspect Ratio |
| Credit Card Size | 3.37” × 2.13” | 85.6mm × 54mm | 324 x 204 | 1.59 |
| ISO 216, A8 Size | 2.93” × 2.05” | 74mm × 52mm | 280 x 197 | 1.42 |
| ISO 216, C8 Size | 3.19” × 2.24” | 81mm × 57mm | 306 x 215 | 1.42 |
| ISO 216, B8 Size | 3.47” × 2.44” | 88mm × 62mm | 333 x 243 | 1.42 |
Other Popular Business Card Sizes
Apart from the standard size, there are other popular business card sizes available. They are –
1. Jumbo Square Business Card Size: 3.5 x 3.5 inches (88.9 x 88.9 mm)
2. Square Business Card Size: 2.55 x 2.55 inches (65 x 65 mm)
3. Mini Square Business Card Size: 2 x 2 inches (50.8 x 50.8 mm)
4. Mini Business Card Size: 2.75 x 1.10 inches (70 x 28 mm)
5. Slim Business Card Size: 3.5 x 1 inches (88.9 x 25.4 mm)
How To Pick The Right Size Business Card
It’s very important to pick the right size business card for your business. However, picking the right size business card is not that simple. There are lots of things you have to consider before you can find the right card size for your business. Let’s check them out!
1. Consider The Contact Information
The more contact information you want to put on your card the bigger the business card will be. Make sure, you don’t drop the font size to cram more information into the same size business card. If the fonts become small then it will be very difficult to read the contents. The minimum font size you should use in your business card is 8pt. But the standard font size should be at least 12pt to ensure readability. Therefore, before picking a business card size you should decide how much information you will put on the card.
2. Single Sided Or Double Sided
Business cards can be single-sided or double-sided. So, if you want to put more information on your business card then you should choose a double-sided business card. The common design of a business card is, logo on one side and contact information on the other. On the other hand, if your business card has less information then you can opt for a one-sided business card. You can also consider using QR codes on your business card to minimize the card size as well as include more information.
3. Plan The Layout
The layout of the business card also impacts the size the card. So, if you fail to plot the right layout for your business card then it can result in odd-looking business cards with images and text being positioned in non-optimal positions. Therefore, design the layout first before picking the card size.
Design Guidelines For Business Card
There are standard guidelines for the design of a business card. If you want to design your own business card then below are some important guidelines to keep in mind.
1. Bleed Area: 3.61″x 2.11″
If your business card has a background color or pattern then you should ensure that the background extends a bit beyond the actual size of the card. This way you will be able to avoid white borders even if the cards are cut slightly off-center.
2. Actual Size: 3.5″x 2″
This is the size where your card will be cut. So, when you are designing your card, you should keep this measurement in your mind. This information will help you centralize the card design.
3. Safe Printing Area: 3.36″x 1.86″
You should keep all your information and other important design elements within this area. This area is not much smaller than the actual size of the business card. A safe printing area ensures nothing gets out of the cut-off. Therefore, while designing the card make sure, you keep all the important elements inside the Safe printing area.
4. Business Card Size In Pixels: 1050 x 600 pixels
While designing the business card make sure the actual size of the card is 1050 x 600 pixels. Here you have to keep the full bleed size 1083 x 633 pixels, and the safe printing area size 1008 x 558 pixels. Below are the details of Standard, Round corner, and square card size –
Standard
- Bleed
- 91.7 x 53.6 mm
- 3.61 x 2.11 in
- 1083 x 633 px
- Trim
- 88.9 x 50.8 mm
- 3.50 x 2.00 in
- 1050 x 600 px
- Safe area
- 85.4 x 47.3 mm
- 3.36 x 1.86 in
- 1008 x 558 px
Rounded Corner
- Bleed
- 91.7 x 53.6 mm
- 3.61 x 2.11 in
- 1083 x 633 px
- Trim
- 88.9 x 50.8 mm
- 3.50 x 2.00 in
- 1050 x 600 px
- Safe area
- 85.4 x 47.3 mm
- 3.36 x 1.86 in
- 1008 x 558 px
Square
- Bleed
- 66.7 x 66.7 mm
- 2.63 x 2.63 in
- 788 x 788 px
- Trim
- 63.7 x 63.7 mm
- 2.51 x 2.51 in
- 752 x 752 px
- Safe area
- 60.7 x 60.7 mm
- 2.39 x 2.39 in
- 717 x 717 px
FAQs About What Is The Standard Size Of A Business Card
Can I Print Custom Size Business Cards?
Yes, you can print custom size business cards. It’s not mandatory to follow the standard size. Most printing companies allow you to print your business cards in any size.
What Is The Best Business Card Size?
The best business card size is 3.5 x 2 inches. In fact, it is the standard size for business cards.
What Is The US Standard Business Card Size?
The US standard business card size is –
1. Business card size in inches: 3.5” x 2”
2. Business card size in mm: 89 x 51 mm
3. Business card size in cm: 8.9 x 5.1 cm
4. Business card size in pixels: 1050 px x 600 px
What Aspect Ratio Should A Business Card Have?
The standard aspect ratio of a business card is between 1.42 and 1.8. Within this range, you can choose any kind of aspect ratio for your business card.
What Other Shapes Do Business Cards Come In?
Nowadays, business cards are available in various sizes and shapes. Some common business card shapes are square, round corners, folded business cards, etc. Currently, unique business cards are widely accepted in the business world.
References
1. https://www.printingforless.com/Business-Card-Specifications.html
2. https://99designs.com/blog/tips/business-card-sizes-and-dimensions/
Last Updated on November 8, 2022 by Magalie D.
Magalie D. is a Diploma holder in Public Administration & Management from McGill University of Canada. She shares management tips here in MGTBlog when she has nothing to do and gets some free time after working in a multinational company at Toronto.
