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Standard greeting card sizes, envelopes & invitations (Canada)

Use this page as a sizing reference for North American greeting cards, holiday cards, envelopes, and invitations. Bee Media Printing serves customers across Canada with custom printing, competitive pricing in CAD, and support from the Greater Toronto Area. We produce marketing print, signage, and related products — request a quote for custom greeting cards, postcards (including linen-textured stocks where available), invitations, and matching envelopes so we can confirm stock, fold type, and finishing for your project.

Standard greeting card sizes (inches & centimetres)

When people ask for the average or typical greeting card size, they usually mean one of the formats below. Measurements are trim sizes (finished size), not including bleed.

Common nameFolded / finishedApprox. metric
A24.25 × 5.5 in~108 × 140 mm
5 × 75 × 7 in~127 × 178 mm
Square (common retail)5.25 × 5.25 in~133 × 133 mm

Standard holiday card sizes

Standard holiday card sizes follow greeting-card conventions: A2 and 5 × 7 in dominate retail racks. For corporate holiday mailers, flat 4 × 6 in postcards (~101 × 152 mm) and 6 × 11 in self-mailers are also common—ask us for Canada Post–friendly formats when you request a quote.

Greeting card envelope sizes & pairings

Standard envelope sizes for greeting cards are labelled A2, A6, A7, etc. (note: these envelope names are not the same as ISO paper sizes, which causes confusion). Pair envelopes slightly larger than the card.

Card (finished)Common envelopeTypical envelope trim
4.25 × 5.5 in (A2 card)A2~4.375 × 5.75 in (~111 × 146 mm)
5 × 7 inA7~5.25 × 7.25 in (~133 × 184 mm)
5.25 × 5.25 in squareSquare (e.g. 5.5 in)Slightly larger than card — confirm with supplier

Invitation sizes & envelopes (including weddings)

Standard invitation sizes and envelopes vary by designer. Common invitation panels include 5 × 7 in and 4.25 × 5.5 in. Inner and outer envelope sizes for wedding invitations are chosen so the outer piece protects postage and handling, while the inner envelope presents the suite—dimensions are custom to the stationer. Share your mock-up or Pinterest reference when you contact us for a Canadian print quote.

Linen textured postcards

Linen textured postcard stocks add a tactile feel suited to premium direct mail and retail postcard racks. If you need Canada-wide shipping on postcard runs, mention linen or uncoated stocks in your quote request—we will confirm availability with our trade partners.

Quick answers (FAQ)

What is the size of a standard greeting card?
In Canada and the United States, the most common folded greeting card is A2: 4.25 × 5.5 inches (about 108 × 140 mm) when folded. 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) is also very popular for greeting and holiday cards.
What is the standard size of a greeting card envelope?
For a standard A2 folded card (4.25 × 5.5 in), retailers typically pair an A2 envelope (about 4.375 × 5.75 in / 111 × 146 mm). For 5 × 7 in cards, use an A7 envelope (about 5.25 × 7.25 in / 133 × 184 mm). Always allow a little extra room beyond the card so the insert slides in easily.
What is the standard holiday card size?
Holiday cards use the same common sizes as everyday greeting cards: A2 (4.25 × 5.5 in folded) and 5 × 7 in are the most frequent. Metric shoppers often choose ISO A6 (105 × 148 mm) or A5 folded equivalents when ordering custom printing.
What is the typical or average greeting card size?
Typical retail greeting cards are close to A2 or 5 × 7 in. Average depends on the product line, but print shops quote those two sizes most often for custom runs in North America.
What are standard invitation sizes and envelopes?
Common invitation panels are 4.25 × 5.5 in, 5 × 7 in, and 6 × 9 in (152 × 229 mm). Envelopes are sized with a small allowance around the invitation. Formal wedding suites may use an outer envelope plus a slightly smaller inner envelope; exact measurements vary by stationer.
What is A6 size for an invitation card and envelope?
ISO A6 is 105 × 148 mm (about 4.1 × 5.8 in). In print, “A6 invitation” sometimes refers to that ISO size and sometimes to a US A6-style card—always confirm millimetres or inches with your printer before proofing.
What size is a greeting card envelope in Word or design templates?
Match your document page size to the flat card size before folding (for folded cards) or the final trim size (for flat cards), and add bleed (often 0.125 in / 3 mm per edge) if your printer requires it. Envelope size is separate—use the envelope manufacturer’s template for addressing panels.
What is linen textured postcard printing?
Linen describes a subtle embossed texture on paper stock, often used for postcards and upscale stationery. Bee Media Printing can advise on linen-textured postcard options as part of a custom quote for marketing and direct-mail pieces shipped across Canada.

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