Is the iPad Air 13" (M3) easy to carry?

It is portable but best carried in a bag or sleeve rather than a pocket.

Can you use the iPad Air 13" (M3) with one hand?

Not comfortably; you will usually want two hands or a surface to set it on.

What are the exact dimensions of the iPad Air 13" (M3)?

It measures 214.9 mm wide, 280.6 mm tall, and 6.1 mm thick.

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iPad Air 13" (M3) Dimensions

Apple | Tablets | 2025

Official Confirmed Size

The iPad Air 13" (M3) measures 280.6 mm tall, 214.9 mm wide, and 6.1 mm thick (11.05 in × 8.46 in × 0.24 in), weighing 460 g (1.01 lb).

Exact Dimensions

iPad Air 13" (M3) exact dimensions in millimeters and inches
Dimension	Metric	Imperial
Height	280.6 mm	11.05 in
Width	214.9 mm	8.46 in
Depth	6.1 mm	0.24 in
Weight	460 g	1.01 lb

Size in Context

The iPad Air 13" (M3) measures 214.9 mm wide, 280.6 mm tall, and 6.1 mm thick. It weighs 460 g, giving it a solid but manageable feel in the hand. Its display measures about 13.0 inches diagonally.

For scale, the iPad Air 13" (M3) is taller than a credit card (85.6 mm) and taller than a passport. Beside a 330 ml soda can it appears noticeably taller. Unlike a passport, the iPad Air 13" (M3) really wants a bag or sleeve to travel with you.

At 460 g, the iPad Air 13" (M3) is comfortable to carry in a bag but adds a little bulk compared with something pocket-sized.