A2 vs ANSI C
A2 is 11.8 mm narrower and 35.2 mm taller than ANSI C. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Compare a Different Pair
A2 and ANSI C, Side by Side
| A2 | ANSI C | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 420 × 594 | 431.8 × 558.8 | 11.8 × 35.2 mm |
| Inches | 16.54 × 23.39 | 17 × 22 | 0.46 × 1.39 in |
| Centimetres | 42.0 × 59.4 | 43.2 × 55.9 | |
| Area | 0.249 m², 249,480 mm² | 0.241 m², 241,290 mm² | 1.03× |
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.414 (√2) | 1 : 1.294 | different |
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.
| Axis | Gap | A2 onto ANSI C | ANSI C onto A2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 5.9 mm (0.23 in) each side | blank band | ANSI C loses it |
| Height | 17.6 mm (0.69 in) each end | A2 loses it | blank band |
Scale-to-Fit Percentages
The figure to type into a printer or PDF dialog to scale one to fit inside the other:
| ANSI C to fit A2 | 97% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
|---|---|---|
| A2 to fit ANSI C | 94% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A2 bigger than ANSI C?
A2 is bigger. It is 420 × 594 mm against 431.8 × 558.8 mm for ANSI C, about 1.03 times the area.
What is the difference between A2 and ANSI C?
A2 is 11.8 mm narrower and 35.2 mm taller than ANSI C. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Can you print ANSI C on A2?
Not at full size without a change. Shrink ANSI C to 97% to fit A2, which leaves a thin border, or print at 100% and lose 5.9 mm off each side and 17.6 mm top and bottom.
✓ Dimensions per the standards on the A2 and ANSI C pages. Differences and scale factors computed. Reviewed . Editorial Process →