Architectural Paper sizes
A overview of the architectural paper sizes. Commonly used in the US for commercial architectural and landscaping drawings (drafting documents).
Architectural Paper sizes
| Name | Secondary name | Size in millimeters | Size in inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arch A | Arch 1 | 229 mm x 305 mm | 9 in x 12 in |
| Arch B | Arch 2 | 305 mm x 457 mm | 12 in x 18 in |
| Arch C | Arch 3 | 457 mm x 610 mm | 18 in x 24 in |
| Arch D | Arch 4 | 610 mm x 914 mm | 24 in x 36 in |
| Arch E1 | Arch 5 | 762 mm x 1067 mm | 30 in x 42 in |
| Arch E | Arch 6 | 914 mm x 1219 mm | 36 in x 48 in |
Before 1995 a different paper size was used called the American National Standard ANSI/ASME Y14.1, or the ANSI sizes for short. In 1995, the revises the standard and created the architectural paper sizes.
ANSI Paper sizes
| ANSI Name | Size in millimeters | Size in inches |
|---|---|---|
| A | 216 mm x 279 mm | 8.5 in x 11 in |
| B | 279 mm x 432 mm | 11 in x 17 in |
| C | 432 mm x 559 mm | 17 in x 22 in |
| D | 559 mm x 864 mm | 22 in x 34 in |
| E | 864 mm x 1118 mm | 34 in x 44 in |