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Business card size
Business card size varies by region — 3.5 × 2 inches in the US, 85 × 55 mm in the UK and Europe. Close, but not identical.
3.5 × 2 inUS standard
85 × 55 mmUK/EU standard
91 × 55 mmJapan standard
Business card sizes by region
| Region | Size (mm) | Size (in) |
|---|---|---|
| US / Canada | 88.9 × 50.8 mm | 3.5 × 2 in |
| UK / Europe | 85 × 55 mm | 3.35 × 2.17 in |
| Japan | 91 × 55 mm | 3.58 × 2.17 in |
| Australia | 90 × 55 mm | 3.54 × 2.17 in |
Unlike credit cards, there's no single global standard for business cards — each region settled on its own convention. If you're ordering print internationally, confirm the size explicitly rather than assuming.
Print tip: leave at least a 3mm safe margin from any edge for text, since cutting tolerances of ±1–2mm are common.
Frequently asked questions
What is the standard business card size in the US?
3.5 × 2 inches (88.9 × 50.8 mm).
What is the standard business card size in the UK?
85 × 55 mm.
Is business card size the same everywhere?
No — it varies by region. US, UK/Europe, Japan and Australia each use a slightly different standard.