Business Card Size & Dimensions Guide (in, cm, px)
A credit card is about 8.56 x 5.4 cm, and a standard business card is 8.89 x 5.08 cm (3.5 x 2 in). Here is every business card dimension you need, in centimetres, inches, and pixels, plus how to set up the file.
A credit card measures 85.6 x 53.98 mm, about 8.56 x 5.4 cm. A standard US business card is 3.5 x 2 inches, which is 88.9 x 50.8 mm, or 8.89 x 5.08 cm. The two are close, so a business card slips into a wallet the same way. For print at 300 DPI, build the file at 1050 x 600 px for the trim, or 1125 x 675 px with a 1/8-inch bleed.
Quick reference
Business card size at a glance
Standard business card: 3.5 x 2 in, 8.89 x 5.08 cm, 1050 x 600 px at 300 DPI. A credit card is 85.6 x 53.98 mm, about 8.56 x 5.4 cm, so the two share a wallet-friendly footprint. Add a 1/8-inch bleed for a 1125 x 675 px file, keep text inside a 975 x 525 px safe area, and switch to 85 x 55 mm for European contacts. Every size below is a real, print-ready product at 4OVER4.COM.
The short answer, in every unit you need
If you searched for the size of a credit card in centimetres, here is the exact figure: a credit card follows the ISO ID-1 standard at 85.6 x 53.98 mm, which works out to about 8.56 x 5.4 cm, or roughly 3.37 x 2.13 inches. That number matters here because a business card is built to travel the same way, tucked into a wallet, a card case, or a badge holder.
A standard US business card is 3.5 x 2 inches, which is 88.9 x 50.8 mm, or 8.89 x 5.08 cm. Set that up for print at 300 DPI and the trim size is 1050 x 600 pixels. So the three headline answers are simple: 8.56 x 5.4 cm for the credit card, 8.89 x 5.08 cm for the business card, and 1050 x 600 px for the file.
Prefer your dimensions in inches and millimetres? Our companion piece on business card size and dimensions in inches and mm lays out the same measurements from the other side, and the whole set lives inside 4OVER4.COM business card printing.
Why a business card is built around wallet size
The reason a business card and a credit card feel like cousins is that they both answer the same question: what fits in a pocket and stays there. The ID-1 card format was standardised so that bank cards, ID cards, and membership cards could share the same slots, sleeves, and machines. Business cards drifted toward that footprint for exactly the same reason, since a card that will not sit in a wallet gets thrown away.
That is also why the two sizes are close but not identical. The credit card is 85.6 mm wide and 53.98 mm tall, while the US business card is a little wider and a little shorter at 88.9 x 50.8 mm. The eye reads them as the same rectangle, which is the whole point. Designers have leaned into that resemblance for years, and you can see it play out in business cards that look like credit cards.
Want a card that behaves like an actual bank card, with the same rigidity and heft? A plastic or 30mil card lands closest, and the whole run is easy to compare inside the business card range.
Standard business card sizes around the world
There is no single global business card size, only regional defaults. If your contacts are spread across countries, it helps to know what fits their wallets and card holders.
- United States and Canada: 3.5 x 2 in, which is 8.89 x 5.08 cm.
- Europe and the UK: 85 x 55 mm, which is 8.5 x 5.5 cm. Taller and narrower than the US card.
- Japan: 91 x 55 mm, the meishi standard, treated with real ceremony in business culture.
- Oceania and Scandinavia: 90 x 55 mm, close to the European proportions.
The gap between these is only a few millimetres, but it changes how a card sits in a European cardholder versus a North American wallet. When in doubt, the US 3.5 x 2 inch card is the most widely accepted, and it is the default across 4OVER4.COM business stationery. If you are unsure how a stock will feel at these dimensions, order a set of free paper samples before you print.
Setting up your file in pixels: DPI, bleed, and safe zone
Pixels only mean something once you fix the resolution. Print uses 300 DPI, so a 3.5 x 2 inch card is 1050 x 600 pixels at the trim. To convert any size yourself, multiply inches by 300, or multiply centimetres by 300 and divide by 2.54.
Three numbers keep your card clean. The trim is where the blade cuts: 1050 x 600 px. The bleed extends the background 1/8 inch past the trim so no white slivers appear, taking the file to 1125 x 675 px. The safe area pulls text and logos 1/8 inch inward, to 975 x 525 px, so nothing vital sits near the cut.
If any of that is new, our bleed and trim guide walks through it slowly, and the image resolution for printing guide explains why 300 DPI is the line between crisp and fuzzy. When your file is ready, the online designer builds these margins in for you.
Shaped and non-standard sizes worth knowing
Once you step off the rectangle, size becomes a design choice rather than a default. These are the formats people ask about most, and every one is a real product at 4OVER4.COM.
- Square cards drop the classic proportions for equal sides, a compact modern look that stands out in a stack. Whether they work for you is a fair question, and we weigh it in are square business cards a good idea.
- Round and circle cards trade corners for a disc, often around a 2.5 inch diameter, and pair naturally with the circle printing collection.
- Oval cards soften the rectangle into a rounded footprint, a favourite for beauty, wellness, and boutique brands.
- Slim cards keep the length but shave the height for a sleek, wallet-thin profile.
- Foldover cards double the printable space by folding, so the closed card stays pocket-sized while the inside holds more.
Any outline beyond these lives in the custom shape die-cut collection and across shaped printing. Browse finished examples in the business card design gallery to see how a shape reads once it is printed.
MOO-size cards and MiniCard formats
Plenty of people arrive at this topic because they have held a MOO card and want the measurements. MOO's Classic business card is 84 x 55 mm, close to the European standard. Its well-known MiniCards are 70 x 28 mm, roughly half the height of a normal card, and its square format is 65 x 65 mm.
At 4OVER4.COM the equivalent of that small format is our mini cards, a trimmer footprint that suits punch cards, hang tags, seed packets, and moo-style keepsakes. If you like the MiniCard idea but want a broader choice of stocks and finishes, the 4OVER4 alternative to MOO lays out how the two compare.
One rule holds across every mini format: the smaller the card, the tighter your margins need to be, so keep text well inside the safe area and lean on a free design template sized for the format.
Rounding your corners changes the feel, not the footprint
Rounded corners are a favourite way to nudge a card toward that credit-card feel, and they do not change the overall dimensions at all. A 3.5 x 2 inch card with rounded corners is still 3.5 x 2 inches, it just loses the sharp points.
The radius is what sets the mood. A credit card uses roughly a 3.18 mm radius. On business cards the common options are a gentle 1/8-inch radius and a more pronounced 3/8-inch radius. The tighter curve looks subtle and corporate, while the larger curve feels softer and more contemporary. Standard rectangular cards can take either, so the choice is purely aesthetic.
Corners are only one lever. Thickness carries just as much weight in the hand, which we cover in how thick should your business card be, and the coating shifts the finish, explored in matte versus gloss.
How to choose the right size for your brand
The best size is the one that matches how your card will be used. Run through three quick questions before you commit.
Where will it live? If it has to fit a wallet, a badge holder, or a Rolodex, stay at or near standard size. If it sits on a counter or gets handed out at an event, a square or round card earns a longer look.
What should it feel like? Premium stocks such as cotton, suede, and edge-painted cards feel richest at standard dimensions, where the weight does the talking. Playful shapes suit creative, retail, and hospitality brands that want personality over convention.
Who receives it? International contacts, more shape flexibility, or a print-shop question all point in different directions. For that last one, where to print business cards is a useful next read, and a real launch story is captured in how a salon launched with premium business cards. When you are ready to try layouts, browse design templates sized correctly for each format.
What custom sizes cost and how pricing is set
Size affects price less than you might expect, but it does interact with the levers that set the cost. Four things move the number: the quantity you order, the paper stock, the finish, and whether the shape needs a die cut.
Rectangular cards are the most economical because they are ganged and cut in straight lines. A basic die cut for a square or rounded shape adds a modest setup, while a complex die cut for a fully custom outline costs a little more. Specialty stocks and finishes, from metallic to cotton, layer on top of that. None of it is guesswork, since the live price table on every product page shows the exact per-unit cost at each quantity.
To bring the total down, order in larger runs and check the bulk discount tiers, keep an eye on the daily deals, and read real feedback in the business card printing reviews before you decide. New to a term on the order screen? The printing terms glossary explains it plainly.
Specs and pricing
Oval business card specs and pricing
Curious how a shaped size prices out against a standard rectangle? Here are the live specs and price-per-unit for oval business cards at 4OVER4.COM, pulled straight from the configurator.
| Quantity | Price Per Unit | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | $1.91 | $95.56 |
| 100 | 100.0¢ | $99.95 |
| 200 | 56.3¢ | $112.59 |
| 300 | 41.4¢ | $124.13 |
| 400 | 33.9¢ | $135.65 |
| 500 | 29.2¢ | $146.10 |
| 600 | 26.4¢ | $158.17 |
| 700 | 24.3¢ | $170.25 |
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Wally sizes it up
Credit-card size, made print-ready
Wally keeps it simple: a business card is built to ride in a wallet, so it lands right next to credit-card size at 8.89 x 5.08 cm. Set your file to 1050 x 600 px at 300 DPI, add a 1/8-inch bleed, keep the text inside the safe area, and the cut lands clean every time. When the dimensions are locked, pick your shape and stock and let 4OVER4 print it sharp.
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Common Questions
Common questions about business card size
What is the size of a credit card in cm?
A standard credit card follows the ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 format, which is 85.6 x 53.98 mm. In centimetres that is about 8.56 x 5.4 cm, and in inches roughly 3.37 x 2.13. The corners use a radius of about 3.18 mm and the card is 0.76 mm thick. Nearly every card in your wallet, from bank cards to loyalty cards, uses this exact footprint, which is why it became the reference point people reach for when they picture a pocket-sized print.
What are standard business card dimensions in cm, inches, and pixels?
A standard US business card is 3.5 x 2 inches, which equals 88.9 x 50.8 mm or 8.89 x 5.08 cm. For a print-ready file at 300 DPI, build the artwork at 1050 x 600 pixels for the trim. Extend the background to 1125 x 675 pixels to cover the 1/8-inch bleed, and keep all text and logos inside a 975 x 525 pixel safe area so nothing important lands near the cut.
Is a business card the same size as a credit card?
Almost, but not exactly. A US business card is 88.9 x 50.8 mm while a credit card is 85.6 x 53.98 mm. The business card is about 3 mm wider and 3 mm shorter, so it reads as the same wallet-friendly rectangle even though the proportions differ slightly. If you want a card that behaves like a bank card, a plastic or 30mil card comes closest in both size and stiffness.
What size should a business card be in pixels?
At the 300 DPI resolution used for professional printing, a standard business card is 1050 x 600 pixels at the trim line, 1125 x 675 pixels once you add bleed, and 975 x 525 pixels for the safe zone. Screen resolutions like 72 DPI are far too low for print. To convert any size yourself, multiply the width and height in inches by 300, or multiply the centimetres by 300 and divide by 2.54.
What is the standard European business card size?
Most of Europe and the UK print business cards at 85 x 55 mm, which is 8.5 x 5.5 cm. That is a touch taller and narrower than the US 3.5 x 2 inch card. If your contacts are international, the 85 x 55 mm format fits European cardholders and Rolodex sleeves cleanly, while the US size suits North American wallets and card cases.
How do I choose the right business card size for my brand?
Start with where the card needs to live. If it has to fit a wallet or a badge holder, stay at or near standard size. If you want it to stand out on a desk or in a stack, a square, round, or slim format earns a second look. Match the size to the finish and stock as well, since heavier cotton and edge-painted cards feel more premium at standard dimensions, while playful shapes suit creative and retail brands.
How much do custom-size and shaped business cards cost at 4OVER4?
Pricing is driven by the quantity, the paper stock, the finish, and whether the shape needs a basic or complex die cut. Straight rectangular cards start lowest, while die-cut, shaped, and specialty-stock cards carry a setup and material premium. The live price tables on each product page at 4OVER4.COM show the exact cost per unit at every quantity, so you can compare a standard run against a shaped one before you commit.
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