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Cricut Print Then Cut Size Chart

Look up Cricut’s published horizontal and vertical limits. The two maxima are separate measurements and do not define a usable rectangle.

Check your own numbers

Maximum Cricut Print Then Cut dimensions

Read the horizontal and vertical columns as separate edge limits. Cricut reserves part of the sheet for optical marks, and the remaining shape can prevent a design from reaching both maxima at once. The figures below cover commonly used paper sizes. Pick your exact machine and material in Design Space before deciding how many stickers to ship from one sheet.

Published maximums, in inches, for selected machine and paper combinations
MachinePaperHorizontal maximumVertical maximum
Joy 2Letter3.199.94
Joy 2A43.0710.62
Joy Xtra, Explore, Maker, VentureLetter7.449.94
Joy Xtra, Explore, Maker, VentureA47.2010.62
Explore, Maker, VentureLegal7.4412.94
Explore, Maker, VentureTabloid9.9415.94
Explore, Maker, VentureA310.6415.44
Venture13 × 19 in11.9417.94
VentureA215.4422.34

The lookup converts the listed inch values to centimeters when requested. Cricut may list independently rounded metric figures. For Venture’s additional material sizes and any machine or software changes, check Cricut’s official Print Then Cut size documentation.

Worked example for a Letter sticker sheet

Imagine you have an Explore and a 7.25 × 9.75 inch artwork block. Each edge is individually below the listed Letter maximum for that series. The block can still exceed the shape left by the sensor marks. Set your machine, select Letter for Print Then Cut, bring the design onto the canvas at the intended size, and continue to the material preview. If the design is flagged, shrink it, rearrange the stickers, or choose a supported larger sheet your printer accepts.

Suppose you plan to sell a set of 12 two-inch stickers. Your regular Letter sheet layout calculator may say a row grid can hold 15 at a specific border and gap. Treat that number as a print geometry example and make a separate row plan for the cut region you see in Design Space. Count the actual slots in the preview before setting your batch quantity or material cost.

Check the print before using adhesive stock

Keep the project and print dialog on the same paper size. Compare a plain-paper test with the preview and confirm the registration marks and artwork are visible. Automatic scaling and an incorrect paper selection can shift their relation to the cut. Use the machine’s calibration instructions if the cut is consistently displaced from the design. Changes in material, lighting, and laminate can affect how an individual setup reads the markings, so test with the actual materials before making the full batch.

Common sizing mistakes

Do not use an A4 value for a Letter sheet. A4 is taller and narrower, which changes the usable orientation. Make the artwork border and any spacing part of the layout rather than estimating only the printed graphic dimensions. Keep important content inside the cut line and review how bleed affects edges before releasing the job.

Save the tested sheet size, cut settings, and actual sticker count with the artwork file so the setup can be repeated later.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cricut Joy 2 the same as Joy Xtra?

They have different listed horizontal limits. Choose the correct model in the lookup and confirm it in Design Space.

Does this determine whether my design fits?

It shows the published axis limits for the selected combinations. The material preview in Design Space checks the shape of the project.

Which paper holds more stickers, A4 or Letter?

It depends on the arrangement and machine. Compare the usable region with your finished sticker sizes, borders and spacing.

Can I use any paper my printer supports?

Select a material size supported for your Cricut model and Print Then Cut. Check the software’s available sizes before buying stock.