What size paper are house plans printed on

Standard Paper Sizes

The paper most of us are familiar is A4 which is used in photocopiers and desktop printers.  Below is a table of sizes for A4, A3, A2, A1 & A0 listed in mm, cm and inches.  Each size is twice the area of the previous size (so A3 is twice the area of A4)

Size A4 has its shortest edge (210mm) doubled to be the longest edge of A3 (420mm).  A3 has its shortest edge (297mm) doubled to be the longest edge of A2 (594mm).  And similarly up to A0.

If requiring to enlarge an image it is usually necessary to move up two paper sizes to keep the aspect ratio  (i.e. double the size of each edge) otherwise there will be a large border and the image will only be approximately half as big. Similarly, if printing a scaled drawing to a different paper size it is necessary to move two paper sizes to preserve a recognizable scale (i.e. A drawing designed at 1:100 at A3 is 1:50 at A1)>

Standard Paper Sizes
size in mmsize in cmsize in inches
A4 210 x 297 21.0 x 29.7 8.3 x 11.7
A3  420 x 297  42.0 x 29.7  16.5 x 11.7
A2 594 x 420 59.4 x 42.0 16.5 x 23.4
A1 841 x 594 84.1 x 59.4 33.1 x 23.4
A0 1189 x 841 118.9 x 84.1 46.8 x 33.1

Other Paper Sizes

Ezeeplan also print paper width 914mm (36") which is a size commonly used in the USA. Engineering drawings and model plans originating in the USA are often designed to 914mm paper. Similarly we are able to print gloss and satin to the 914mm size. Prices are per metre printed. And for the very large posters and images we print right up to a width 44" - and as we print from rolls it can be to any length. Please email for details.

Paper Weight

Paper is specified in texture and weight.   Standard A4 photocopier paper is usually 75gsm or 80gsm. The weight in grams is the actual weight of an A0 sheet of paper.

Ezeeplan print plans and engineering drawings on 80gsm standard paper whilst a poster will be printed onto 90gsm paper.

We normally print images and posters on printers which use a mixture of ink and dye. The paper becomes wet during the process so if the paper is too thin it will start to wrinkle.  Therefore for quality images and posters we recommend a 120gsm coated paper.  This heavier paper is not only capable of absorbing the ink without wrinkling but the coated paper gives an improved finish, especially for colour.  And for high quality images we recommend the 240gsm gloss or matt/satin paper which gives terrific results bringing colours alive.

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What do the terms “full size” and “half size” prints mean?

Home/What do the terms “full size” and “half size” prints mean?

What do the terms “full size” and “half size” prints mean?

There is often confusion regarding these terms.  Full size and half size do not indicate actual paper dimensions.  They are a reference to the original drawing size.  For example, if a drawing file is currently sized at 24″x36″, then a full size print of that file would be 24″x36″.  A half size print, or 50% reduction,  of the same 24″x36″ original would be 12″x18″.  If the original is 36″x48″, then the full size print would be 36″x48″ and the half size print would be 18″x24″.  It all depends on the size of the original.

Since drawings are typically created to scale, full size and half size prints make the most sense when doing calculations or using the drawings for construction. However, if scale isn’t critical, then enlarging or reducing drawing to any standard paper dimension is also possible.

By amerepro|2020-01-11T18:33:44+00:00January 11th, 2020|Comments Off on What do the terms “full size” and “half size” prints mean?

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What type of paper are blueprints printed on?

Blueprints are commonly printed on 20 lb, 24 lb or 32 lb paper. This is true for both black-and-white as well as full-color blueprint printing. Vellum is what many know as traditional blueprint paper, and it is commonly used for architectural and engineering plans for black-and-white blueprints.

What paper is used for building plans?

Like most industry design, Architectural design relies heavily on plotter paper as it is used during the most important part of production, the design. Architects use plotter paper to draw up blueprints, the key to successful construction.

What paper is used for architectural drawings?

For the most part, bond paper is the workhorse of the drafting professions – architecture, engineering, and landscape design. It is often the standard white paper you see in office printers throughout the world. The advantages of bond paper are its affordability, diversity of applications, and a multitude of sizes.

What size are engineering prints?

Go big and turn your best photo into a large-scale, personalized piece of wall art with a 3x4 foot Engineer Print. These giant prints are made on paper typically used for architectural plans, making them an extra light, industrial chic statement.