{"id":5322,"date":"2021-09-09T10:29:02","date_gmt":"2021-09-09T10:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.uk\/hub\/?p=5322"},"modified":"2022-11-22T15:43:41","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T15:43:41","slug":"business-card-size-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.uk\/hub\/business-card-size-guide","title":{"rendered":"Business card dimensions &#038; size guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A business card is a marketing classic for a reason \u2013 as a small business owner you\u2019ve probably&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.uk\/hub\/12-tradeshow-tips-and-hacks-business-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">passed them out at events and markets<\/a>, added them to packages and products or sent them out in direct mail campaigns. It\u2019s your key to a great first impression and staying top of mind among your customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When creating your card there\u2019s a lot of things to consider \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.uk\/hub\/best-fonts-for-business-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fonts<\/a>,&nbsp;colours, styles and finishes \u2013 but your&nbsp;business card dimensions&nbsp;and&nbsp;business card size&nbsp;can also play a part in the card you design. Below we\u2019ll answer your questions about what are the&nbsp;dimensions of a business card, the correct logo&nbsp;size for business cards&nbsp;and the details of some of our specialty sizes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Standard business card size<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard&nbsp;business cards dimensions&nbsp;are&nbsp;85 x 55 mm&nbsp;\u2013 but have you ever thought about why most cards are exactly that size and shape? You may have noticed that they generally all fit nicely into a wallet, purse or pocket. Gift cards, credit cards and&nbsp;licences&nbsp;are roughly the same size for just that reason.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the dimensions of a standard Vistaprint business card?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Business card size in mm:&nbsp;85 x 55 mm&nbsp;<\/li><li>Business card size in cm:&nbsp;8.5 x 5.5 cm&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/business-card-sizes\/business-card-sizes.jpeg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1000,h_1000,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878303\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/business-card-sizes\/business-card-sizes.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"standard business card examples\" class=\"wp-post-5322 wp-image-5331\" data-format=\"jpeg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675878303\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1000,h_1000,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878303\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/business-card-sizes\/business-card-sizes.jpeg?_i=AA 1000w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_848,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878303\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/business-card-sizes\/business-card-sizes.jpeg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_648,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878303\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/business-card-sizes\/business-card-sizes.jpeg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_448,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878303\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/business-card-sizes\/business-card-sizes.jpeg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_248,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878303\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/business-card-sizes\/business-card-sizes.jpeg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shape it up<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard business cards are often the right choice for consistency and&nbsp;recognisability. But different shapes can help you stand out amongst your competitors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We talked above about the benefits to going with a&nbsp;standard business card size, so let\u2019s dig into when you might go for square business cards or rounded corner business cards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/MXNAM-BC-PRODUCT-TILE-002_US-S\/MXNAM-BC-PRODUCT-TILE-002_US-S.png\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878302\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/MXNAM-BC-PRODUCT-TILE-002_US-S\/MXNAM-BC-PRODUCT-TILE-002_US-S.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"square business cards\" class=\"wp-post-5322 wp-image-5334\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675878302\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878302\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/MXNAM-BC-PRODUCT-TILE-002_US-S\/MXNAM-BC-PRODUCT-TILE-002_US-S.png?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_848,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878302\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/MXNAM-BC-PRODUCT-TILE-002_US-S\/MXNAM-BC-PRODUCT-TILE-002_US-S.png?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_648,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878302\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/MXNAM-BC-PRODUCT-TILE-002_US-S\/MXNAM-BC-PRODUCT-TILE-002_US-S.png?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_448,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878302\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/MXNAM-BC-PRODUCT-TILE-002_US-S\/MXNAM-BC-PRODUCT-TILE-002_US-S.png?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_248,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878302\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/MXNAM-BC-PRODUCT-TILE-002_US-S\/MXNAM-BC-PRODUCT-TILE-002_US-S.png?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/MX1499-BusinessCard-ProductTile-002_CA-S\/MX1499-BusinessCard-ProductTile-002_CA-S.png\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878300\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/MX1499-BusinessCard-ProductTile-002_CA-S\/MX1499-BusinessCard-ProductTile-002_CA-S.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"rounded corner business cards\" class=\"wp-post-5322 wp-image-5335\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675878300\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878300\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/MX1499-BusinessCard-ProductTile-002_CA-S\/MX1499-BusinessCard-ProductTile-002_CA-S.png?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_848,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878300\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/MX1499-BusinessCard-ProductTile-002_CA-S\/MX1499-BusinessCard-ProductTile-002_CA-S.png?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_648,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878300\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/MX1499-BusinessCard-ProductTile-002_CA-S\/MX1499-BusinessCard-ProductTile-002_CA-S.png?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_448,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878300\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/MX1499-BusinessCard-ProductTile-002_CA-S\/MX1499-BusinessCard-ProductTile-002_CA-S.png?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_248,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878300\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/MX1499-BusinessCard-ProductTile-002_CA-S\/MX1499-BusinessCard-ProductTile-002_CA-S.png?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Our square business cards size is&nbsp;<strong>65 x 65 mm<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 the shape is great for putting a logo or product shot front and&nbsp;centre&nbsp;and they have a creative, interesting vibe. These cards stand out on an event table, tacked to a notice board or in a potential customer\u2019s hand. We also love the idea of using business cards as&nbsp;jewellery&nbsp;backing cards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Rounded corner business cards are&nbsp;<strong>85 x 55 mm&nbsp;<\/strong>with&nbsp;quarter-inch rounded corners.&nbsp;They\u2019ve got a memorable, modern look.&nbsp;So&nbsp;if someone\u2019s looking at a handful of business cards, the corners make your cards extra eye-catching and stylish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Feeling adventurous?<\/strong>&nbsp;You can combine rounded corners with our square-shaped cards!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Design guidelines<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve got thousands of templates you can pick from to create your card \u2013 thanks to&nbsp;our&nbsp;amazing designers. But you can upload your own design, too. It\u2019s as simple as selecting a file on your computer, but here are some important guidelines to keep in mind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1009\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/Print-guidelines\/Print-guidelines.jpeg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1009,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878299\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/Print-guidelines\/Print-guidelines.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"business card size with bleed and trim area\" class=\"wp-post-5322 wp-image-5336\" data-crop=\"1.01\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_1024,h_1009,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpeg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675878299\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1009,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878299\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/Print-guidelines\/Print-guidelines.jpeg?_i=AA 1284w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_1229,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878299\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/Print-guidelines\/Print-guidelines.jpeg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_1032,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878299\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/Print-guidelines\/Print-guidelines.jpeg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_835,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878299\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/Print-guidelines\/Print-guidelines.jpeg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_638,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878299\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/Print-guidelines\/Print-guidelines.jpeg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_441,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878299\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/Print-guidelines\/Print-guidelines.jpeg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_244,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675878299\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/en-gb\/Print-guidelines\/Print-guidelines.jpeg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1284px) 100vw, 1284px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: These measurements are for standard business cards. Square and rounded corner cards, have similar bleed and safe printing areas in relation to their actual size. You can always check the details on\u00a0our\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.uk\/business-cards\/square\" target=\"_blank\">square<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.uk\/business-cards\/rounded-corners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rounded corner business card<\/a>\u00a0product pages.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Bleed Area:&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>88 x 58 mm<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve got a background&nbsp;colour&nbsp;or pattern, make sure it extends a bit beyond the actual size of the card. That way, you\u2019ll never end up with white borders accidentally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trim Size:&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>85 x 55 mm<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like the name says, this is where we cut your cards. We do our absolute best to make sure all your cards are&nbsp;centred&nbsp;and uniform but be sure to read about the safe printing area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Safe Printing Area:&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>82 x 52 mm<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You probably have any important text or design elements within this area, which isn\u2019t much smaller than the actual size of the card. To guarantee nothing gets cut off, keep everything inside this box.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Business Card Size in Pixels: 1075 x 650 pixels<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or someone on your team is creating your card in a design program, the actual size of the card is 1050 x 600 pixels. However, the full bleed size is 1083 x 633 pixels, and the safe printing area is 1008 x 558 pixels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More design tips<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you\u2019ve got your measurements&nbsp;down pat, here are some other things to consider when designing your card:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Maximise&nbsp;your logo<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Your card is more than just your contact information\u2014it\u2019s a representation of you and your brand.&nbsp;Consider your logo&nbsp;size for your business card or even think about dedicating one side solely to your logo.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><li><strong>Leave some white space<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Don\u2019t clutter your card with too much text\u2014if there are too many elements on the card, they\u2019ll all compete for the reader\u2019s attention and nothing will stand out.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\"><li><strong>Think dual-purpose.<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Make your business card work twice as hard for you and your small business. Use the reverse side for appointment reminders, loyalty stamps or as a blank canvas to showcase something about your business.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\"><li><strong>Find the right font<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>If there\u2019s a&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.uk\/hub\/best-fonts-for-business-cards\" target=\"_blank\">specific font<\/a>&nbsp;you\u2019ve been using on your website or other marketing materials, bring that into your business card \u2013 consistency is key.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\"><li><strong>Elevate with a special finish<\/strong>\u00a0<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.uk\/business-cards\/pearl\" target=\"_blank\">Pearl accents<\/a>\u00a0add a touch of sophisticated shine, while\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.uk\/business-cards\/spot-uv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">embossed gloss<\/a>\u00a0creates a raised, glossy coating, giving your cards a hard-to-forget 3D feel.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"6\"><li><strong>Organise&nbsp;your info<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Your&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.uk\/hub\/business-card-information-essentials\" target=\"_blank\">business card<\/a>&nbsp;should give customers everything they need to contact you, find you online or locate your shop or office. Just remember to keep your design clutter-free and balanced with enough white space.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A business card is a marketing classic for a reason \u2013 as a small business owner you\u2019ve probably&nbsp;passed them out [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":5329,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Business Card Dimensions &amp; Size Guide | Vistaprint UK","_seopress_titles_desc":"Looking for business card dimensions and sizes? Standard business card size is 85 x 55 mm or 8.5 x 5.5 cm. Refer to our business card size guide to ensure your business card design fits perfectly on your card. 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