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📏 Aadhaar Card Size — Quick Answer
| Card Type | cm | inch | mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Aadhaar (Standard) | 8.6 × 5.4 cm | 3.4 × 2.1 inch | 86 × 54 mm |
| A4 Paper Print | 21 × 29.7 cm | 8.27 × 11.69 inch | 210 × 297 mm |
| PVC Card Size | 8.56 × 5.40 cm | 3.37 × 2.13 inch | 85.6 × 54 mm |
The Aadhaar card comes in two physical sizes that most Indians confuse. This guide gives you the exact dimensions you need for printing, PVC card making, photocopy, and digital uploads.
Aadhaar Card Size in cm (All Variants)
1. Small Aadhaar Card Size (Standard Paper Copy)
The standard Aadhaar card you get from UIDAI or download as e-Aadhaar is the size of a credit card:
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 8.6 cm |
| Height | 5.4 cm |
| Unit equivalent | 86mm × 54mm |
| Inch equivalent | 3.39" × 2.13" |
| At 300 DPI | 1015 × 638 pixels |
| At 96 DPI | 325 × 204 pixels |
💡 This is exactly the same size as an international credit card (ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 standard).
2. Aadhar Card A4 Size for Printing
When you print Aadhaar on an A4 sheet, the paper size is:
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 21.0 cm |
| Height | 29.7 cm |
| Inch equivalent | 8.27" × 11.69" |
| Pixel at 300 DPI | 2480 × 3508 px |
The Aadhaar card itself is printed at the top of the A4 sheet (for the front) and repeated at bottom for back, each maintaining its 8.6×5.4cm credit-card size.
3. PVC Aadhaar Card Size
For making a hard PVC card (like Driving Licence):
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 8.56 cm |
| Height | 5.40 cm |
| Thickness | 0.76 mm standard |
Aadhaar Card Size in Inches
| Card Type | Width (inch) | Height (inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Small Card | 3.39" | 2.13" |
| A4 Paper | 8.27" | 11.69" |
| PVC Card | 3.37" | 2.13" |
Aadhaar Card Size in mm
| Card Type | Width (mm) | Height (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Small Card | 86 mm | 54 mm |
| A4 Paper | 210 mm | 297 mm |
Aadhaar Card Size in Pixels (for Digital Use)
When using or uploading Aadhaar digitally:
| Resolution | Width (px) | Height (px) | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 DPI (Screen) | 325 px | 204 px | Web display |
| 150 DPI | 508 px | 318 px | Low-res print |
| 300 DPI (Print) | 1015 px | 638 px | High-quality print |
How to Print Aadhaar in Correct Size
Printing Aadhaar in the wrong size is the most common mistake. If you set "Fit to Page" in the printer, it stretches the card to A4 size, making it oversized and invalid for KYC.
Correct Method:
- Open the Aadhaar Print Tool
- Upload your Aadhaar front and back photos
- The tool automatically places them at exact 8.6×5.4cm size on A4 paper
- Print using "Actual Size" (100%) — do NOT select "Fit to Page"
Aadhaar Card Size Comparison
| Document | cm | Same As |
|---|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card | 8.6 × 5.4 cm | Credit Card |
| Driving Licence | 8.56 × 5.4 cm | Credit Card |
| PAN Card | 8.56 × 5.4 cm | Credit Card |
| Voter ID | 8.5 × 5.4 cm | Credit Card |
| Passport (booklet) | 12.5 × 8.8 cm | Larger |
All major Indian ID documents are credit-card sized — 8.56 × 5.4 cm per ISO standard.
Aadhaar Card 8.6x5.4cm vs A4 Paper 210x297mm
FAQ: Aadhaar Card Size Questions
Useful Tools
- Aadhaar Print Tool — Merge Front & Back, correct size
- PVC Card Maker — Make PVC-style Aadhaar card
- Compress PDF — Reduce e-Aadhaar file size for upload
Frequently Asked Questions
The standard Aadhaar card is **8.6 cm wide × 5.4 cm tall** (same as a credit card). For printing on A4 paper, the paper is 21 × 29.7 cm.
The Aadhaar card is **3.39 inches wide × 2.13 inches tall**.
The Aadhaar card is **86mm × 54mm**.
The actual (physical) size is the same as an international credit card: **85.6mm × 54mm × 0.76mm** thickness. The standard paper copy is slightly rounded to **86mm × 54mm**.
The small Aadhaar card (credit card format) is **8.6 cm × 5.4 cm**.
In Photoshop, set document size to **8.6 cm × 5.4 cm** at **300 DPI** for print quality. This gives a canvas of **1016 × 638 pixels**.
PVC Aadhaar card: **8.56 cm × 5.40 cm** (ISO ID-1 standard, same as credit card).
Open our [Aadhaar Print Tool](/all-tools/aadhaar-print), upload front and back, and it will auto-size to the correct 8.6×5.4cm on A4 paper. Always print at "Actual Size" (100%), not "Fit to Page." ---
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