ANSI A

Engineering equivalent of Letter.

ANSI Engineering / 215.9 x 279.4 mmBack to Family
Dimensions in inches and centimeters

Portrait

8.50 in x 11.00 in

21.59 cm x 27.94 cm

Landscape

11.00 in x 8.50 in

27.94 cm x 21.59 cm

Dimensions Table

Specs

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OrientationMillimetersInchesPixels (300 dpi)
Portrait215.9 x 279.48.50 in x 11.00 in2550 px x 3300 px
Landscape279.4 x 215.911.00 in x 8.50 in3300 px x 2550 px

At a glance

FamilyANSI Engineering
Aspect ratio (W/H)0.773
Area60,322 mm²
Aliases8.5 x 11 in

ANSI A Facts & References

Deep Dive
  1. ANSI A measures 215.9 x 279.4 mm (21.59 x 27.94 cm).
  2. Total surface area is 60,322 mm² (93.50 in²).
  3. Approximate diagonal is 13.90 inches, useful when checking fit inside sleeves or packaging.
  4. Aligned with engineering drawing and technical documentation standards.