ANSI D vs ANSI C
ANSI D is 127 mm wider and 304.8 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
ANSI D and ANSI C, Side by Side
| ANSI D | ANSI C | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 558.8 × 863.6 | 431.8 × 558.8 | 127 × 304.8 mm |
| Inches | 22 × 34 | 17 × 22 | 5 × 12 in |
| Centimetres | 55.9 × 86.4 | 43.2 × 55.9 | |
| Area | 0.483 m², 482,580 mm² | 0.241 m², 241,290 mm² | 2× |
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.545 | 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 | ANSI D onto ANSI C | ANSI C onto ANSI D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) each side | ANSI D loses it | blank band |
| Height | 152.4 mm (6 in) each end | ANSI D 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 ANSI D | 129% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
|---|---|---|
| ANSI D to fit ANSI C | 65% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ANSI D bigger than ANSI C?
ANSI D is bigger. It is 558.8 × 863.6 mm against 431.8 × 558.8 mm for ANSI C, about 2 times the area.
What is the difference between ANSI D and ANSI C?
ANSI D is 127 mm wider and 304.8 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 ANSI D?
Not at full size without a change. Shrink ANSI C to 129% to fit ANSI D, which leaves a thin border, or print at 100% and lose 63.5 mm off each side and 152.4 mm top and bottom.
✓ Dimensions per the standards on the ANSI D and ANSI C pages. Differences and scale factors computed. Reviewed . Editorial Process →