Quartersized

Quartersized is an adjective used to describe something that has been reduced to a quarter of its original size or extent. The term is informal and not standardized across industries, so its exact meaning can vary by context. In general, quartersized items are scaled to roughly 25 percent of the original dimensions or area, though some uses refer to a proportional reduction in one dimension or to a smaller but not strictly quarter-sized version.

In printing and publishing, quartersized typically refers to a page or document that is reduced to about one-half the height and one-half the width of the original, yielding roughly one quarter of the area. This reduction is common for proofs, handouts, or compact editions. In digital media, a quartersized image or video is a lower-resolution version intended for previews, thumbnails, or quick loading while preserving a recognizable version of the content.

Packaging and product design also employ the term to describe items sized to fit compact spaces, shipping constraints, or budget considerations. A quartersized edition of a book or a quartersized packaging variant would be smaller in all or most dimensions to meet cost, portability, or display requirements.

Because quartersized lacks a universal standard, designers and manufacturers should specify the exact scaling factor or final dimensions when precision is required. Users encountering the term should look for accompanying measurements or ratios to understand precisely how the item has been reduced.

See also: scale factor, half-scale, thumbnail, reduction.