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A1 vs ANSI D

A1 is 35.2 mm wider and 22.6 mm shorter than ANSI D. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.

35.2 mm22.6 mmANSI DA1
ANSI D (558.8 × 863.6 mm) and A1 (594 × 841 mm) at the same scale, corners aligned. The shaded band is what differs.

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A1 and ANSI D, Side by Side

A1ANSI DDifference
Millimetres594 × 841558.8 × 863.635.2 × 22.6 mm
Inches23.39 × 33.1122 × 341.39 × 0.89 in
Centimetres59.4 × 84.155.9 × 86.4
Area0.5 m², 499,554 mm²0.483 m², 482,580 mm²1.04×
Aspect ratio1 : 1.416 (√2)1 : 1.545different

What Is Lost Printing One on the Other

At 100% scale, both centred, nothing resized. A positive figure on the wider or taller side is cropped; on the other it is a blank margin.

AxisGapA1 onto ANSI DANSI D onto A1
Width17.6 mm (0.69 in) each sideA1 loses itblank band
Height11.3 mm (0.44 in) each endblank bandANSI D loses it

Scale-to-Fit Percentages

The figure to type into a printer or PDF dialog to scale one to fit inside the other:

ANSI D to fit A197%leaves a thin border on one pair of edges
A1 to fit ANSI D94%leaves a thin border on one pair of edges

Frequently Asked Questions

Is A1 bigger than ANSI D?

A1 is bigger. It is 594 × 841 mm against 558.8 × 863.6 mm for ANSI D, about 1.04 times the area.

What is the difference between A1 and ANSI D?

A1 is 35.2 mm wider and 22.6 mm shorter than ANSI D. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.

Can you print ANSI D on A1?

Not at full size without a change. Shrink ANSI D to 97% to fit A1, which leaves a thin border, or print at 100% and lose 17.6 mm off each side and 11.3 mm top and bottom.

Dimensions per the standards on the A1 and ANSI D pages. Differences and scale factors computed. Reviewed . Editorial Process →