Business card size in pixels
A standard US business card (3.5 × 2 in) is 1,050 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI.
3.5 × 2 in (US business card) in pixels at common DPI values
Pixels = inches × DPI. 3.5 × 2 inches at each setting:
| DPI | Width × height (px) |
|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 252 × 144 |
| 96 dpi | 336 × 192 |
| 150 dpi | 525 × 300 |
| 300 dpi | 1,050 × 600 |
| 600 dpi | 2,100 × 1,200 |
Business card dimensions in pixels
The standard US business card is 3.5 × 2 inches. At 300 DPI that is 1,050 × 600 px, the size most printers ask for. At 600 DPI it is 2,100 × 1,200 px, which is sometimes requested when the design has very small text or fine line work. For on-screen use, such as an email signature or website mockup, 336 × 192 px (96 DPI) shows a card at its physical size.
Bleed and safe zone at 300 DPI
Printers typically want artwork that extends past the trim line, commonly 0.125 in on each side. For a 3.5 × 2 in card that makes a 3.75 × 2.25 in file, or 1,125 × 675 px at 300 DPI.
Keep logos and text inside a safe zone, commonly 0.125 in inside the trim edge. That is a 3.25 × 1.75 in area, or 975 × 525 px at 300 DPI. Cutting is never perfectly exact, so anything outside the safe zone can end up too close to the edge.
These bleed and safe-zone values are common conventions, not universal rules. Download the template from your printer and use its numbers if they differ.
Other business card sizes
Outside the US, 85 × 55 mm (EU) and 91 × 55 mm (Japan) are common. You can convert those with the Quick picks tab in the converter above, which includes both.
Need a different size or DPI?
Use the inches to pixels converter for any custom size, or read the DPI vs PPI guide to choose the right resolution for your project.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a business card in pixels?
A 3.5 × 2 inch US business card is 1,050 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI, 525 × 300 at 150 DPI, and 2,100 × 1,200 at 600 DPI.
What resolution should a business card be?
300 DPI is the common standard for print. Use 600 DPI only if your printer asks for it, for example with very fine detail.
How big should business card bleed be?
0.125 inches per side is common, which is about 38 pixels at 300 DPI. Always check your printer's own template.