ANSI D Paper Size
ANSI D paper measures 22 × 34 in (558.8 × 863.6 mm). It is half an ANSI E sheet and the day-to-day working size for mechanical and electrical drawings in the United States.
ANSI D measures 558.8 millimetres wide and 863.6 millimetres tall.
ANSI D Dimensions in Each Unit
ANSI D is 558.8 × 863.6 mm, which is 55.9 × 86.4 cm or 22 × 34 in. It is ANSI E cut in half.
| Unit | Width | Height | Width × height | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres (mm) | 558.8 | 863.6 | 558.8 × 863.6 mm | |
| Centimetres (cm) | 55.9 | 86.4 | 55.9 × 86.4 cm | |
| Metres (m) | 0.559 | 0.864 | 0.559 × 0.864 m | |
| Inches (in) | 22 | 34 | 22 × 34 in | |
| Feet (ft) | 1.83 | 2.83 | 1.83 × 2.83 ft | |
| Points (pt) | 1584 | 2448 | 1584 × 2448 pt | |
| Picas (pc) | 132 | 204 | 132 × 204 pc | |
| Pixels at 72 DPI | 1584 | 2448 | 1584 × 2448 px | |
| Pixels at 150 DPI | 3300 | 5100 | 3300 × 5100 px | |
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 6600 | 10200 | 6600 × 10200 px | |
| Pixels at 600 DPI | 13200 | 20400 | 13200 × 20400 px |
Pixel counts follow from the resolution: pixels = millimetres ÷ 25.4 × DPI. More on the DPI and pixels page.
ANSI D Shape and Area
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.545 |
|---|---|
| Area | 0.483 m² · 482,580 mm² |
| Diagonal | 1028.6 mm · 40.5 in |
| Closest ISO size | A1 |
| Governing standard | ANSI/ASME Y14.1 |
ANSI D to Scale
ANSI D is half of ANSI E and folds in half to ANSI C. One ANSI D sheet tiles into 2 × ANSI C, 4 × ANSI B, 8 × ANSI A. Put ANSI D next to another size in the comparison tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is ANSI D paper?
ANSI D is 22 by 34 inches, or 558.8 by 863.6 mm. That is half an ANSI E sheet and four Letter sheets in area.
Is ANSI D the same as Arch D?
No. ANSI D is 22 by 34 in. Architectural D is 24 by 36 in. They are close but a border made for one will not centre on the other.
What is ANSI D used for?
Working mechanical, electrical and piping drawings that need more room than an ANSI C sheet but still fold down for a project binder.
Which is bigger, ANSI E or ANSI D?
ANSI E is the bigger of the two, at 863.6 × 1117.6 mm against 558.8 × 863.6 mm for ANSI D. It has twice the area, so two ANSI D sheets cover one ANSI E.
US Paper Sizes
✓ Dimensions per ANSI/ASME Y14.1; unit values derived by formula. Reviewed . Editorial Process →