ANSI sizes
ANSI C paper size
ANSI C measures 431.8 x 558.8 mm (17 x 22 in). Technical and engineering drawings.
431.8 x 558.8millimetres
17 x 22inches
5,100 x 6,600pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 431.8 x 558.8 mm |
| Centimetres | 43.18 x 55.88 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 17 x 22 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 17 x 22 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 1224 x 1584 pt |
| Picas | 102 x 132 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 1,224 x 1,584 px | 1.9 MP |
| 96 dpi | 1,632 x 2,112 px | 3.4 MP |
| 150 dpi | 2,550 x 3,300 px | 8.4 MP |
| 200 dpi | 3,400 x 4,400 px | 15 MP |
| 300 dpi | 5,100 x 6,600 px | 33.7 MP |
| 600 dpi | 10,200 x 13,200 px | 134.6 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) | 437.8 x 564.8 mm | 17.236 x 22.236 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 438.2 x 565.2 mm | 17.25 x 22.25 in |
How many ANSI C fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| B2 (offset) | 1-up | 1-up |
| B1 (offset) | 2-up | 2-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for ANSI C
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Folded in half | 279.4 x 431.8 mm | C3 envelope |
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of ANSI C?
ANSI C is 431.8 x 558.8 mm, which is 17 x 22 in (17 x 22 in).
How many pixels is ANSI C at 300 DPI?
5,100 x 6,600 pixels at 300 dpi, or 2,550 x 3,300 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Dimensions per the relevant standard; see sources.