Decipher Paper Sizes

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This will give you a guide on paper size and will help you to decide what is the best paper size for your project.




Before You Start

You will need to know what size paper your printer uses or if you are going to take your project to a printing buisness to print.


ISO A Drawing Sizes (MM)

Size Label Actual Size
A4 210mm X 297mm
A3 297mm X 420mm
A2 420mm X 594mm (A4 X 2)
A1 594mm X 841mm (A3 X 2)
A0 841mm x 1189mm (A2 X 2)


ANSI/ASME Drawing Sizes (Inches)

Size Label Actual Size
A 8.5" X 11"
B 11" X 17"
C 17" X 22" (A X 2)
D 22" X 34" (B X 2)
E 34" X 44" (C X 2)


Other U.S Drawing Sizes (Inches)

Size Label Actual Size
D1 24" X 36"
E1 30" X 42"