Arch B
Dimensions: 12.01 × 17.99 in (305 × 457 mm)
Arch B measures 305 × 457 mm (12.01 × 17.99 in) and belongs to the ANSI / ASME Y14.1 standard. It is commonly used for documents, letters and forms.
What size is Arch B paper?
An Arch B piece of paper measures 305 × 457 mm or 12.01 × 17.99 inches. It is part of the US Paper Sizes standard.
| Units | Width × Height |
|---|---|
| Metric millimeters (mm) | 305 × 457 mm |
| Metric centimeters (cm) | 30.50 × 45.70 cm |
| Metric meters (m) | 0.305 × 0.457 m |
| Imperial inches (in) | 12.01 × 17.99 in |
| Typographic points (1/72 inch) (pt) | 864.57 × 1295.43 pt |
| Typographic picas (1/6 inch) (pc) | 72.05 × 107.95 pc |
| Pixels at 300 DPI (px) | 3,602 × 5,398 px |
Arch B 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)305 × 457 mm
- Size (inches)12.01 × 17.99 in
- Aspect ratio1 : 1.50
- StandardANSI / ASME Y14.1
- Common useDocuments, letters, forms
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Typical uses for Arch B
Arch B measures 305 × 457 mm (12.01 × 17.99 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 Arch B. Use a wide-format device or a print shop, and confirm the driver offers this exact size rather than a scaled substitute.
Arch B at common DPI
Pixel dimensions for Arch B at popular resolutions. Rounded to whole pixels; physical sheet remains 305 × 457 mm.
| DPI | Width (px) | Height (px) |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | 865 | 1,295 |
| 96 | 1,153 | 1,727 |
| 150 | 1,801 | 2,699 |
| 300 | 3,602 | 5,398 |
| 600 | 7,205 | 10,795 |
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12.01 × 17.99 in (305 × 457 mm)