ANSI C vs ANSI B
ANSI C is 152.4 mm wider and 127 mm taller than ANSI B. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Compare a Different Pair
ANSI C and ANSI B, Side by Side
| ANSI C | ANSI B | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 431.8 × 558.8 | 279.4 × 431.8 | 152.4 × 127 mm |
| Inches | 17 × 22 | 11 × 17 | 6 × 5 in |
| Centimetres | 43.2 × 55.9 | 27.9 × 43.2 | |
| Area | 0.241 m², 241,290 mm² | 0.121 m², 120,645 mm² | 2× |
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.294 | 1 : 1.545 | 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 | ANSI C onto ANSI B | ANSI B onto ANSI C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 76.2 mm (3 in) each side | ANSI C loses it | blank band |
| Height | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) each end | ANSI C 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 B to fit ANSI C | 129% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
|---|---|---|
| ANSI C to fit ANSI B | 65% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ANSI C bigger than ANSI B?
ANSI C is bigger. It is 431.8 × 558.8 mm against 279.4 × 431.8 mm for ANSI B, about 2 times the area.
What is the difference between ANSI C and ANSI B?
ANSI C is 152.4 mm wider and 127 mm taller than ANSI B. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Can you print ANSI B on ANSI C?
Not at full size without a change. Shrink ANSI B to 129% to fit ANSI C, which leaves a thin border, or print at 100% and lose 76.2 mm off each side and 63.5 mm top and bottom.
✓ Dimensions per the standards on the ANSI C and ANSI B pages. Differences and scale factors computed. Reviewed . Editorial Process →