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title: "Tent Card Size Guide: Standard Sizes in Inches, cm and mm"
description: "Standard table tent card sizes in inches, centimetres and millimetres, the flat sheet behind each one, and how to pick one for tables, bars, desks and events."
url: https://tent-cards.ca/guides/tent-card-size/
last_updated: 2026-10-24
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# Tent card sizes: inches, cm and mm

There is no single official tent card size, but a few sizes cover most uses. Here they are in inches and metric, with the flat sheet each one is made from.

## Sizes we print

| Card | Visible face (in) | Visible face (cm) | Visible face (mm) | Flat sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [4 × 6.25″](https://tent-cards.ca/products/4x6-tent-cards/) | 4 × 6.25 | 10.2 × 15.9 | 102 × 159 | 4 × 16.5″ (102 × 419 mm) |
| [5 × 5.5″](https://tent-cards.ca/products/5x5-tent-cards/) | 5 × 5.5 | 12.7 × 14 | 127 × 140 | 5 × 16.5″ (127 × 419 mm) |

Width × height of one face as it stands on the table.

## How sizes are named

Printers name tent cards by one visible face, width first. A "4 × 6" tent card has faces about 4″ wide and 6″ tall. The flat sheet is much longer because it holds both faces plus the base flaps.

Some shops name the card by the flat sheet instead, or by the folded footprint. When you compare prices, check which measurement each shop means.

## The two sizes to scale

## Which size for which table

- Café and bistro tables: 4 × 6.25″. Narrow footprint, sits beside plates.
- Bar tops: 4 × 6.25″, toward the back edge.
- QR codes: 5 × 5.5″, so the code and the reason to scan fit side by side.
- Name tents: 5 × 5.5″ for longer names; 4 × 6.25″ on narrow student desks.
- Round event tables: 5 × 5.5″, readable from across a 60″ table with large type.

## Size questions

**What is the standard tent card size?**

The most common printed table tent is about 4 × 6″ per face, which is our 4 × 6.25″ card. Name tents and QR cards are often wider.

**What size is a tent card in cm?**

Our 4 × 6.25″ card is about 10.2 × 15.9 cm per face; the 5 × 5.5″ card is about 12.7 × 14 cm.

**Can I make a tent card from letter paper?**

Yes, by folding 8.5 × 11″ paper in half or thirds on a home printer. It works for a single meeting but is thinner and does not lock at the base like a printed, slit card.

## Related

- [Two tent card sizes](https://tent-cards.ca/products/)
- [Free tent card templates](https://tent-cards.ca/templates/)
- [Tent card artwork and file setup](https://tent-cards.ca/guides/artwork-file-setup/)

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