A5 Printing at 35p/page — India's Cheapest Way to Print Notes
📢 B&W printouts now start at just ₹0.35 per page (35 paise) on A5.
A5 is half the size of a regular A4 sheet — compact, pocket-friendly pages that are perfect for revision notes, booklets, and handbooks where you want maximum content for minimum cost.
What is A5 Printing?
A5 is a paper size — exactly half of a standard A4 sheet (148 × 210 mm). Because each page uses half the paper of an A4 print, we can offer A5 black & white printing at just ₹0.35 per page — our cheapest rate anywhere.
The paper itself is our standard, quality laser stock — nothing flimsy. You simply get a smaller, handier page. It prints crisp, clean text and is ideal for high-volume, text-heavy documents you want to carry around and flip through easily.
Full Rate Card
| Option | B&W (Double-Sided) | B&W (Single-Sided) | Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| A5 B&W (half-A4) 🆕 | ₹0.35/page | ₹0.70/page | Choose A4 for color |
| A4 75 GSM (Standard) | ₹0.48/page | ₹0.90/page | ₹1.00/page |
| A4 85 GSM (Plus) | ₹1.30/page | ₹1.50/page | ₹2.30/page |
| A4 100 GSM (Premium) | ₹1.90/page | ₹2.50/page | ₹2.50/page |
Who Should Use A5?
- UPSC / BPSC / State PCS aspirants — Compact revision notes, test series, and reference material you can carry everywhere.
- Coaching institutes — Distribute pocket handbooks and study material to students at the lowest possible cost.
- College students — Print lecture notes, previous year papers, and quick-reference booklets cheaply.
- Booklets & handbooks — A5 is the classic booklet size — easy to hold, easy to flip, easy to stash in a bag.
- High-volume orders (500+ pages) — Maximum cost savings when you're printing at scale.
When to Choose A4 Instead
- Color printing — Color is printed on full-size A4 pages. If your document is colour-heavy, pick A4.
- Thesis or formal submissions — Universities typically require A4 on 75 GSM or above. Use our A4 100 GSM option for thesis archival.
- Large diagrams, tables, or fine print — Content that needs room to breathe reads better at full A4 size.
- Photos — Photos require premium glossy / heavier paper, not economy stock.
⚠️ Important Details
- A5 pages are half the size of A4. Text and images are scaled down accordingly — great for notes, but check that fine print stays readable.
- Color prints on A4. If your document needs colour, select A4 at checkout for the correct colour rate.
- The ₹0.35 rate is for Black & White, double-sided A5 printing. Single-sided B&W on A5 is ₹0.70/page.
- A5 works well with spiral and soft binding for a neat booklet finish.
- Print quality is identical to our standard A4 output — only the page size is different.
How to Select A5
- Upload your PDF/document on the Upload Page.
- On the Print Options screen, look for Page Size.
- Select A5 and keep Black & White, double-sided.
- The pricing will instantly update to reflect the 35p/page rate.
- Complete checkout and get delivery in 2-7 business days (pincode dependent).
Why Are We Doing This?
At OnlinePrintout.com, our mission is to make education accessible. Students across India spend thousands on printing study material. By offering A5 printing, we can deliver clean, portable notes at nearly half the cost of standard A4 — making it affordable for every UPSC aspirant in Delhi, every engineering student in Pune, and every coaching institute in Kota.
We believe that the cost of printing should never be a barrier to education. 35 paise per page is our commitment to Indian students.
💰 Quick Savings Example
1000 pages on A4 75 GSM
₹480
1000 pages on A5
₹350
You save ₹130 on every 1000 pages! 🎉
Published by the OnlinePrintout.com team. Last updated: August 26, 2026.
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