Having sixteen leaves to a sheet; of, or equal to, the size of one fold of a sheet of printing paper when folded so as to make sixteen leaves, or thirty-two pages; as, a sextodecimo volume.

A book composed of sheets each of which is folded into sixteen leaves; hence, indicating, more or less definitely, a size of a book; -- usually written 16mo, or 16°.

Refers to the size of the book, usually 4 x 6 inches. Sextodecimo is also referred to as 16mo.

The page size (4 1/2 inches x 6 7/8 inches) pf a book composed of printer's sheets folded into 16 leaves or 32 pages, or a book composed of pages of this size. Compare other Book Sizes

A book that measures approximately six inches tall by four inches wide. These books generally consist of 32 pages. [Back to the Top

a book that is approximately 6 to 7 inches tall.

generally written 16mo and pronounced sixteenmo: a small format book made from printed sheets folded four times to give 16 leaves (32 pages). Also used in a general way of very small (but not miniature books).

A small book, approximately 4 inches wide and 6 inches tall. To make it, each sheet of paper is folded four times, forming 16 leaves (32 pages).

A small book, approximately four inches wide and six inches tall. To make it, each sheet of paper is folded four times, forming sixteen leaves (32 pages).