Plotter Paper Size Standards

1 5 mm 0 06 in for dimensions up to 150 mm 5 9 in 2 mm 0 08 in for lengths in the range 150 to 600 mm 5 9 to 23 6 in 3 mm 0 12 in for any dimension above 600 mm 23 6 in a series paper sizes defined.

Plotter paper size standards. The following table gives details of the sizes for architectural paper. Standard plotter paper sizes. The length of the plotter paper roll is expressed in feet. The a series consists of a logical set of paper sizes that are defined by the iso 216 standard.

Standard paper sizes and descriptions. A series paper size tolerances. North america also has a special series of paper sizes defined for architectural purposes in general these have aspect ratios of 4 3 or 3 2. The international iso a series and the north american ansi sizes.

The two paper standards north american and iso are supported by all inkjet printers. D size paper for architectural plans is 24 x 36 inches or 609 6 x 914 4 millimeters while d size paper for engineering plans is 22 x 34 or 558 8 x 863 6 millimeters. Iso 216 specifies tolerances for the production of a series paper sizes as follows. There are two main paper size standards in use around the world.

Architectural drawing sizes are based on the arch scale while engineering drawing paper sizes are based on the ansi scale. Rolls of plotter paper. Therefore it you are ready to print on a thicker paper and you have an older plotter printer you might want to consider upgrading to a new printer. Iso a paper sizes.

The diameter of the cardboard tube that the paper comes on is called the core size rolls of plotter paper for inkjet printers come in 2 inch cores. See the list of standard sizes for engineering and architectural drawings and letter papers in our plotter paper size chart roll length. The largest size measures one square meter. Don t let the paper win.

The height width ratio remains constant 1 1 41 for all sizes. The metrics of plotter paper sizes can be confusing especially when every company has their own defined order and layout of information. B ledger or tabloid inkjet paper size 279mm x 432mm 11in x 17in the super a3 or super b size 330mm x 483mm 13in x 19in and the c size 432mm x 559mm 17in x 22in. Following is a list of worldwide standard page sizes showing dimensions in both inches and millimeters.

This means you get the a1 size by folding an a0 paper in two along its shortest side. The us paper standards are a. See specific printer documentation for available pre set page sizes. North american architects typically use the arch sizes for their large format drawings.

Instead consult our easy to understand guide to plotter paper sizes. Not all printers have settings for all page sizes shown. These aspect ratios are very similar to the aspect ratio used for computer screens.