ANSI sizes
ANSI B paper size
ANSI B measures 279.4 x 431.8 mm (11 x 17 in). Technical and engineering drawings.
279.4 x 431.8millimetres
11 x 17inches
3,300 x 5,100pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 279.4 x 431.8 mm |
| Centimetres | 27.94 x 43.18 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 11 x 17 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 11 x 17 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 792 x 1224 pt |
| Picas | 66 x 102 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 792 x 1,224 px | 1 MP |
| 96 dpi | 1,056 x 1,632 px | 1.7 MP |
| 150 dpi | 1,650 x 2,550 px | 4.2 MP |
| 200 dpi | 2,200 x 3,400 px | 7.5 MP |
| 300 dpi | 3,300 x 5,100 px | 16.8 MP |
| 600 dpi | 6,600 x 10,200 px | 67.3 MP |
300 dpi is the usual target for printed photos and artwork; 72–96 dpi is screen resolution.
Document size with bleed
| Bleed | Millimetres | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 3 mm bleed (each side) | 285.4 x 437.8 mm | 11.236 x 17.236 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 285.8 x 438.2 mm | 11.25 x 17.25 in |
How many ANSI B fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| SRA3 | 1-up | 1-up |
| Tabloid 11 x 17 in | 1-up | 0-up |
| 12 x 18 in | 1-up | 1-up |
| 13 x 19 in (Super B) | 1-up | 1-up |
| B2 (offset) | 2-up | 2-up |
| B1 (offset) | 4-up | 4-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for ANSI B
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Unfolded | 279.4 x 431.8 mm | C3 envelope |
| Folded in half | 215.9 x 279.4 mm | 9 x 12 catalog envelope, C4 envelope, 10 x 13 catalog envelope |
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of ANSI B?
ANSI B is 279.4 x 431.8 mm, which is 11 x 17 in (11 x 17 in).
How many pixels is ANSI B at 300 DPI?
3,300 x 5,100 pixels at 300 dpi, or 1,650 x 2,550 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Dimensions per the relevant standard; see sources.