Large Format Paper and Print Sizes

The majority of large format copies or prints produced for the Architectural, Engineering and Construction industry are in either standard architectural or engineering sizes.  

Standard large format architectural sheet sizes are as follows:

• 12" x 18" - this is also commonly called ARCH B
• 15" x 22" - this is also commonly called Half-Size E1
• 18" x 24" - this is also commonly called ARCH C
• 24" x 36" - this is also commonly called ARCH D
• 30" x 42" - this is also commonly called ARCH E1
• 36" x 48" - this is also commonly called ARCH E

Standard large format engineering sheet sizes are as follows:

• 11" x 17"- this is also commonly called ANSI C
• 22" x 34"- this is also commonly called ANSI D
• 34" x 44"- this is also commonly called ANSI E

Business or small format sizes are much more varied, but the most commonly used sizes are as follows:

• Standard letter - 8.5" x 11"
• Legal - 8.5" x 14"
• Ledger/Tabloid - 11" x 17"