ANSI C
Dimensions: 17.01 × 22.01 in (432 × 559 mm)
ANSI C measures 432 × 559 mm (17.01 × 22.01 in) and belongs to the ANSI / ASME Y14.1 standard. It is commonly used for documents, letters and forms.
What size is ANSI C paper?
An ANSI C piece of paper measures 432 × 559 mm or 17.01 × 22.01 inches. It is part of the US Paper Sizes standard.
| Units | Width × Height |
|---|---|
| Metric millimeters (mm) | 432 × 559 mm |
| Metric centimeters (cm) | 43.20 × 55.90 cm |
| Metric meters (m) | 0.432 × 0.559 m |
| Imperial inches (in) | 17.01 × 22.01 in |
| Typographic points (1/72 inch) (pt) | 1224.57 × 1584.57 pt |
| Typographic picas (1/6 inch) (pc) | 102.05 × 132.05 pc |
| Pixels at 300 DPI (px) | 5,102 × 6,602 px |
ANSI C is part of the us paper sizes standard. US paper sizes are used primarily in the United States and Canada. The most common sizes are Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) and Legal (8.5 × 14 inches).
Quick facts
- Size (mm)432 × 559 mm
- Size (inches)17.01 × 22.01 in
- Aspect ratio1 : 1.29
- StandardANSI / ASME Y14.1
- Common useDocuments, letters, forms
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Typical uses for ANSI C
ANSI C measures 432 × 559 mm (17.01 × 22.01 in) and is used for the following tasks.
- Documents, letters and forms
- Reports, manuals and handouts
- Booklets and leaflets
- Everyday printing and photocopying
Printer tip
Most desktop printers cannot feed ANSI C. Use a wide-format device or a print shop, and confirm the driver offers this exact size rather than a scaled substitute.
ANSI C at common DPI
Pixel dimensions for ANSI C at popular resolutions. Rounded to whole pixels; physical sheet remains 432 × 559 mm.
| DPI | Width (px) | Height (px) |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | 1,225 | 1,585 |
| 96 | 1,633 | 2,113 |
| 150 | 2,551 | 3,301 |
| 300 | 5,102 | 6,602 |
| 600 | 10,205 | 13,205 |
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17.01 × 22.01 in (432 × 559 mm)