Offset & CTP Plate Size Chart
Last updated: October 2026
Quick answer: Offset plates come in standard thicknesses from 0.15 mm to 0.40 mm, and in length/width cut to your press format. Match the plate to your press’s maximum sheet size and punch system — or send your current plate size and we cut to it. Plates are made to order; sizes below are typical ranges, confirm yours in the quote.
Size charts never match your press exactly — treat any chart, including this one, as the starting question, then confirm your exact plates with us.
Standard thicknesses
| Thickness | Typical use |
|---|---|
| 0.15 mm | Thin formats, some newspaper work |
| 0.20 mm | Light commercial, small presses |
| 0.25 mm | General commercial sheetfed |
| 0.30 mm | The commercial mainstream |
| 0.40 mm | Heavy duty, some packaging and older presses |
Size ranges by press format
| Press class | Plate size range (typical) |
|---|---|
| Small sheetfed / job presses | Up to about 650 × 550 mm |
| Commercial sheetfed (4-up to 8-up) | About 650 × 550 to 1,130 × 800 mm |
| Large format / publication | Above 1,130 × 900 mm, quoted per project |
Ranges are indicative — presses within the same class vary by generation and OEM. The reliable method: measure your current plates (length × width × thickness) or send the press model. We cut plates to your exact size with your corner type and punch register system, so plates arrive ready for the pressroom. Width capability on our coating line covers standard commercial formats; larger sizes are confirmed per order.
Next steps: request a quote with your size list, or trial plates cut to size. Related: the thickness guide and compatibility matrix.
FAQ
Can you cut plates to a non-standard size?
Yes — cutting to size is standard practice. Send the dimensions and punch system.
Which thickness should I order?
Match your current plates unless a change is deliberate; thickness affects punch fit and press behaviour.
Need a size outside the chart? See custom plate sizes, or browse thermal CTP plates and CTcP plates.
Disclaimer: sizes are typical ranges; confirmed dimensions are stated per quotation.
