Business Card Size
Standard business card dimensions vary by country. Here are the common sizes in millimetres and inches, plus the bleed and resolution you need for printing.
US / Canada: 3.5 × 2 in (88.9 × 50.8 mm). Europe / UK: 85 × 55 mm. Design at 300 DPI and add 3 mm bleed on every side.
Business card sizes by country
| Region | mm (w × h) | inches |
|---|---|---|
| US / Canada | 88.9 × 50.8 | 3.5 × 2 |
| Europe (ISO 7810) | 85.6 × 53.98 | 3.37 × 2.13 |
| UK / Western Europe | 85 × 55 | 3.35 × 2.17 |
| Oceania (Australia / NZ) | 90 × 55 | 3.54 × 2.17 |
| Scandinavia | 90 × 55 | 3.54 × 2.17 |
| Japan | 91 × 55 | 3.58 × 2.17 |
| China | 90 × 54 | 3.54 × 2.13 |
| Iran | 85 × 48 | 3.35 × 1.89 |
Need the pixel dimensions for your card at a given DPI? Use the DPI / pixel converter.
FAQ
What is the standard business card size?
In the US and Canada the standard is 3.5 × 2 inches (88.9 × 50.8 mm). In Europe and the UK it's typically 85 × 55 mm. Both are close to credit-card size.
What size is a business card in mm?
US cards are 88.9 × 50.8 mm; the common European size is 85 × 55 mm; the ISO 7810 ID-1 (credit-card) size is 85.6 × 53.98 mm.
What is the bleed size for a business card?
Add about 0.125 in (3 mm) of bleed on each side for printing, and keep important text at least 0.125 in inside the trim line (the safe zone).
What resolution should a business card be?
Design at 300 DPI. A US 3.5 × 2 in card is 1050 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI (1125 × 675 with bleed). Use our DPI converter to check any size.
Are business cards the same size as a credit card?
Almost. A credit card is 85.6 × 53.98 mm (ISO ID-1). European business cards (85 × 55 mm) are nearly identical; US cards are slightly larger and squarer.
Common print-industry standards; some printers use slightly different house sizes — always check the template before sending to print.