The Imperial paper size measures 22 inches (559 mm) wide by 30 inches (762 mm) high, resulting in a large total surface area of 660 square inches. Its name directly denoting the British Imperial system, the versatile Imperial size has been commonly used across many contexts in the UK and former territories for ample yet easily managed documents, posters, artwork and other media. Imperial's generous landscape dimensions readily accommodate scoping diagrams, tables, charts, presentation visuals, large photographs, expansive drafting plans, and multipage brochures or reports warranting space beyond conventional letter or A4 sizes. Dating back centuries in the Empire and Commonwealth, Imperial's sustained popularity across sectors ranging from design to engineering owes itself to the format's flexibility as a spacious intermediate document size bigger than everyday sizes yet avoiding the bulkiness of oversized specialty sheets. So whether for professional diagrams, business data, classroom displays, commercial artwork or general office use, Imperial's proportions hit the sweet spot between the practicality of standard sizes and unwieldiness of giant sheets.