Which is larger, A1 or A2?

A1 is larger, with a surface area of 499554 mm², compared to 249480 mm² for A2. That is a difference of 100.2%.

Is A1 taller than A2?

Yes, A1 (841 mm) is taller than A2 (594 mm).

Units

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594 × 841 mm

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420 × 594 mm

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70.6%

Reduced to 70.6%, A1 fits inside A2 without cropping. It fills A2 almost exactly, as both sheets share the same proportions.

The primary difference between A1 and A2 is that A1 is taller and wider (594 × 841 mm) compared to A2 (420 × 594 mm).

In terms of surface area, A1 is 100.2% larger than A2.

An A1 piece of paper measures 594 × 841 mm or 23.4 × 33.1 inches. Cutting it in half will create two A2 sheets of paper. A1 is part of the A series.

An A2 piece of paper measures 420 × 594 mm or 16.5 × 23.4 inches. Cutting it in half will create two A3 sheets of paper. A2 is part of the A series.