Catalog Size Guide.
Discover the full spectrum of catalog size options to elevate your design game! From lesser-known choices to popular picks, our helpful breakdown will guide you towards the perfect size for your project.
Catalog Sizes That Won’t Break the Bank!
Most printed catalogs start at the standard 8.5 x 11 size, however, there are lots of other options that won’t break the bank. Different sizes will help your catalog stand out from the rest. Here is a rundown of our most economical sizes and page-count increments?
THE US STANDARD SIZE – 8.5” X 11” The good old 8.5” x 11”. We produce tons of catalogs at this size; it’s cost-effective and fits most needs. Prints in 4-pg, 8-pg,12-pg, 16-pg, and 32-pg increments.
THE OLD US STANDARD SIZE – 8.375” X 10.875” Most older web printing presses cannot print full 8.5” x 11”; they can only print 8.375” x 10.875”. But here at Courier Graphics we can produce 8.5” x 11”. If you want to go a little more custom, we can also offer sizes ranging from 7” x 11” to 9.25” x 11”. Please note these sizes are a little more custom and may affect the total price. To get the best bang for your buck, stick with 8.5” x 11”. Prints in 4-pg, 8-pg,12-pg, 16-pg, and 32-pg increments.
THE OVERSIZED CATALOG SIZE – 10” X 12” This size is great for catalogs with extra-large photography, scenic photos, travel industry, and automotive or marine products. Please keep in mind, this will cost a bit more than the standard sizes above. Prints in 12-pg increments.
THE DIGEST SIZE – 5.375” X 8.375” Named after the common Reader’s Digest Magazine, this smaller, handheld size is cost-effective and fits in one hand nicely. Prints in 16-pg, 24-pg, 32-pg, or 64-pg increments.
THE EURO SIZE – 6” X 9” We call this one the euro because it’s a slightly larger handheld and more unique. Prints in 24-pg or 48-pg increments.
THE TABLOID SIZE – 11” X 17” This jumbo catalog will definitely make a statement in your customers’ hands. This is a very large page size and is nontraditional, helping your catalog stand out. Other companies have found this works great for coffee-table books, fashion books, or supersized images. Like the oversized catalog, the bigger the page size, the more it will cost, so keep that in mind. Prints in 8-pg increments.
THE SLIM-JIM SIZE – 4” X 9” OR 4.75” X 11” This size is often used for the traditional tourism racks. Our sports and outdoor clients love this size because it can more easily fit into a pocket or zipper somewhere within the packaging of a product or in the product itself. Prints in 8-pg increments.
THE NEW POSTAL STANDARD SIZE – 6” X 10.5” (bind on 6” way) Many marketing professionals prefer this size because it is almost the maximum size for postal regulations as a letter. This size can save you money on postage compared to an 8.5” x 11”. Prints in 24-pg or 48-pg increments.
THE MINI COUPON BOOK SIZE – 4” X 6” (bind on 6” way) This little guy can fit in your back pocket. It is commonly used for coupon books or instruction manuals. We can print this one 3-up (a printing term meaning very cost-effective). It’s less expensive to print than other sizes but ideal for a small pocket-size book. Prints in 16-pg or 32-pg increments.
