This allows business card makers some space to accurately trim cards to their final size. Regardless of the finished size of your cards, there will typically be a bleed area that extends much further than the final size that is trimmed off. Because of this, business card sizes tend to be smaller than an average hand. While a larger, oversized business card may receive more attention, they tend to be harder to transport. However, there are some practical limitations to business card sizes.

Regular business cards - 2.5'x3', 2.5'x3.5', 1.75'x3.5'ĭie-cut leaf / half circle cards - 2'x3.5'įolded business cards - 3.5'x 4 Even foldĬustom business cards can also be made and trimmed to any size you need. Many other countries have different standard sizes as well. This is the most common size for rectangular business cards as well as leaf, oval, single-rounded corner, and half-circle side cards. In North America, the de facto standard size is 3.5” x 2”, approximately 51 mm x 89 mm, or a 1.75 ratio. However, there is a de facto standard size due to custom and popularity. There are no officially regulated standard business card sizes in the United States. Circle cards tend to be available in 2.5” x 2.5”. Other readily available sizes for business cards in the U.S. The most commonly available business card size in the United States and Canada is 3.5” x 2”.

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