---
type: faq
title: "What is the difference between finished size and flat size?"
description: "Flat size is the full dimension of the sheet before any folding, while finished size is what you hold after folding or assembly is done. Term Meaning Tri-f"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/sizes-specs/what-is-the-difference-between-finished-size-and-flat-size
tags: ["Printing Terms Glossary", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What is the difference between finished size and flat size?

Flat size is the full dimension of the sheet before any folding, while finished size is what you hold after folding or assembly is done. Term Meaning Tri-f

Part of the **Printing Terms Glossary** hub. See [all faq concepts](index.md).

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- Hub: Printing Terms Glossary
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