11x17 Aspect Ratio Calculator
Calculate dimensions for 11x17 tabloid format, used for posters, menus, and marketing materials.
Calculate dimensions for 11x17 tabloid format, used for posters, menus, and marketing materials.
The 11x17 inch format, also known as "Tabloid" or "Ledger" (when oriented horizontally), is a popular paper size that's exactly double the Letter size (8.5x11). It's widely used in North America for posters, large menus, architectural drawings, and marketing materials. The aspect ratio is approximately 1:1.545.
72 DPI (Web)
792 x 1224
150 DPI (Standard)
1650 x 2550
300 DPI (Print)
3300 x 5100
| Resolution | DPI | Category | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 792x1224 | 72 DPI (Web) | Screen | 1.0 MP |
| 1100x1700 | 100 DPI (Draft) | 1.9 MP | |
| 1650x2550 | 150 DPI (Standard) | 4.2 MP | |
| 2200x3400 | 200 DPI (Good) | 7.5 MP | |
| 3300x5100 | 300 DPI (Print Quality) | 16.8 MP | |
| 4400x6800 | 400 DPI (High Quality) | 29.9 MP | |
| 6600x10200 | 600 DPI (Professional) | 67.3 MP | |
| 1584x2448 | 144 DPI (Retina) | Screen | 3.9 MP |
Popular size for event posters, movie posters, and promotional materials
Large format menus that are easy to read and visually impactful
Technical drawings and blueprints in the Ledger orientation
Brochures, flyers, and point-of-sale displays
For professional print quality, use 300 DPI (3300x5100 pixels). For posters viewed from a distance, 150-200 DPI is acceptable. For proofs or drafts, 100 DPI works fine.
Yes, 11x17 inches is called "Tabloid" when portrait-oriented and "Ledger" when landscape-oriented. They're the same paper size, just rotated 90 degrees.
A3 (297x420mm or 11.69x16.54 inches) is slightly narrower and shorter than 11x17 (279x432mm). A3 is the ISO international standard, while 11x17 is the North American equivalent.
Most home printers only handle Letter size (8.5x11). To print 11x17, you need a wide-format inkjet, a commercial printer, or print services like FedEx Office, Staples, or online print shops.
Standard bleed is 0.125 inches (1/8") on each side. So with bleed, your document should be 11.25x17.25 inches (3375x5175 pixels at 300 DPI).