The basic dimensions for an A size drawing in the ANSI standard are 8.5 inches x 11 inches (216 mm x 279 mm).
To elaborate, the "A size" refers to a standard paper size used primarily in North America, adhering to the ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards. This size is commonly used for everyday documents and smaller technical drawings. It's equivalent to what is often called "Letter" size.
Here's a breakdown in both inches and millimeters:
- Inches: 8.5 inches (width) x 11 inches (height)
- Millimeters: 216 millimeters (width) x 279 millimeters (height)
Here's a table comparing the A size drawing to other ANSI sizes:
| SIZE | INCHES | MILLIMETERS |
|---|---|---|
| ANSI A | 8.5 × 11 | 216 × 279 |
| ANSI B | 11 × 17 | 279 × 432 |
| ANSI C | 17 × 22 | 432 × 559 |
| ANSI D | 22 × 34 | 559 × 864 |
In summary, the A size drawing (or ANSI A size) is 8.5 inches by 11 inches, or 216 mm by 279 mm.
