Rhenish (format)

Newspaper format Comparison of some newspaper sizes with metric paper sizes. Approximate nominal dimensions are in millimetres. Rhenish or Rhenisch (/ˈrɛnɪʃ/ REN-ish; German: Rheinisch [ˈʁaɪnɪʃ] ⓘ) is a newspaper format associated with the Rhineland. It is one of three primary newspaper standards used in Germany. Rhenisch format pages measure around 350–360 mm by 510–530 mm (in either a horizontal or vertical orientation). A version of Rhenish around half the size is known as "half Rhenish" or "semi-Rhenish". References ^ Sjurts, Insa. "Definition: Zeitungsformat". Gabler Wirtschaftslexikon (in German). Retrieved 2026-07-25. ^ "DIN 16604:2007 DE Zeitungen - Papierformate und Anzeigen-Satzmaße" (in German). Retrieved 2026-07-25.