Different Paper Sizes Documents which can be Digitized
Sizes of Paper for Document Digitization:
In today’s generation, a wide variety of different paper sizes are available. The paper measurements range from 4A0, 2A0, A0, up to A10. A more detailed dimension of papers is provided in the table below:
Different sizes of A Papers
| Sr. No | Paper Types | Size (in inches) | Size (in cm) | Size (in mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4A0 | 66.2 x 93.6 | 168.2 x 237.8 | 1682 x 2378 |
| 2 | 2A0 | 46.8 x 66.2 | 118.9 x 168.2 | 1189 x 1682 |
| 3 | A0 | 33.1 x 46.8 | 84.1 x 118.9 | 841 x 1189 |
| 4 | A1 | 23.4 x 33.1 | 59.4 x 84.1 | 594 x 841 |
| 5 | A2 | 16.5 x 23.4 | 42.0 x 59.4 | 420 x 594 |
| 6 | A3 | 11.7 x 16.5 | 29.7 x 42.0 | 297 x 420 |
| 7 | A4 | 8.3 x 11.7 | 21.0 x 29.7 | 210 x 297 |
| 8 | A5 | 5.8 x 8.3 | 14.8 x 21.0 | 148 x 210 |
| 9 | A6 | 4.1 x 5.8 | 10.5 x 14.8 | 105 x 148 |
| 10 | A7 | 2.9 x 4.1 | 7.4 x 10.5 | 74 x 105 |
| 12 | A8 | 2.0 x 2.9 | 5.2 x 7.4 | 52 x 74 |
| 13 | A9 | 1.5 x 2.0 | 3.7 x 5.2 | 37 x 52 |
| 14 | A10 | 1.0 x 1.5 | 2.6 x 3.7 | 26 x 37 |
Paper Dimensions
Of all the dimensions of paper, the sizes A3 and A4 are most commonly used. Similarly, the paper sizes are also measured in points system, Pica System, HPGL system. Besides this, the different paper sizes are also in Thou, Yard, Feet, etc. One can refer to the dimensions of paper in any form, they are comfortable in.
The general rule of the bulk digital scanning process is that the smaller the paper number, the larger is its size. For example, 4A0 is the largest available paper. Similarly, the larger the paper number, the smaller is its size. For instance, A10 dimension of paper has the smallest dimension.
Different sizes of B Papers
| Sr. No | Paper Types | Size (in inches) | Size (in cm) | Size (in mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B0 | 39.4 x 55.7 | 100.0 x 141.4 | 1000 x 1414 |
| 2 | B1 | 27.8 x 39.4 | 70.7 x 100.0 | 707 x 1000 |
| 3 | B2 | 19.7 x 27.8 | 50.0 x 70.7 | 500 x 707 |
| 4 | B3 | 13.9 x 19.7 | 35.3 x 50.0 | 353 x 500 |
| 5 | B4 | 9.8 x 13.9 | 25.0 x 35.3 | 250 x 353 |
| 6 | B5 | 6.9 x 9.8 | 17.6 x 25.0 | 176 x 250 |
| 7 | B6 | 4.9 x 6.9 | 12.5 x 17.6 | 125 x 176 |
| 8 | B7 | 3.5 x 4.9 | 8.8 x 12.5 | 88 x 125 |
| 9 | B8 | 2.4 x 3.5 | 6.2 x 8.8 | 62 x 88 |
| 10 | B9 | 1.7 x 2.4 | 4.4 x 6.2 | 44 x 62 |
| 11 | B10 | 1.2 x 1.7 | 3.1 x 4.4 | 31 x 44 |
Let's see more about Top Bulk Paper Scanning Service Provider Company.
What is Bulk Paper Scanning?
Bulk Paper Scanning i.e. Document Digitization is done to convert the paper documents into digital formats. By this, every scanned document is of high quality and free from security concerns.
Furthermore by document scanning, the longevity and life span of the scanned documents increase. Again, this creates a backup of the document. If the original gets misplaced or lost, it can be easily retrieved from the scanned digital format document.
At Ideate Systems, bulk paper document scanning is done for all the paper sizes. Even, the convertible data can be of any type: texts, periodicals, business cards, images, e-books, journals, etc of different sizes.
So, the client has a wide variety of options to use different paper sizes. Firstly, by using the same size papers. Secondly, use of the different sizes of papers like “A3 with B4”.
Types of the Paper :
There are different types of A size papers starting from A0 to A10 which have very versatile role in bulk document scanning.
The size A0 [84.1 x 118.9 cm] papers are usually used for technical drawings or by designers and copy shops. They are also, sometimes, used in poster creation.
These papers with size 59.4 x 84.1 cm are used in technical drawings and advertisement purposes. Maps and posters are also drawn in these papers.
These paper sizes i.e. 42.0 x 59.4 cm cm usually finds its application in printing photos, drawing, charts and posters, etc.
A3 [29.7 x 42.0 cm] along with A4 paper sizes usually are available in the form of magazines, posters and photos. Also, they are used for drawings, certificates, etc. Leaflets used for promotions uses these paper sizes normally.
A4 [21.0 x 29.7 cm] papers are the most common size of papers widely accepted in maximum countries of the world for printing purposes. This is usually used in forms and letterheads. Moreover, children’s book, encyclopedia, magazines and school notepads are available in this format of papers.
This paper types having size as 14.8 x 21.0 cm are mostly used in school notebooks due to its less bulky nature. It also finds its use as leaflets, magazines and flyers.
This paper size i.e. 10.5 x 14.8 cm is usually used as greeting cards, postcards, pocket diary, etc.
These papers dimension [7.4 x 10.5 cm] finds its use as greeting cards, flyers, mini calendar, etc.
These papers with size 5.2 x 7.4 cm are used as small greeting cards, mini calendars and flyers.
This is mostly used for making vouchers and, also, tickets. Its size in cm is 3.7 x 5.2 cm
This paper is widely used for printing stamps and coupons. The size of these papers are 2.6 x 3.7 cm.
The A[0-10] size papers have a very unique feature with regards to its aspect ratio. The aspect ratio of these A series paper sizes is generally in the format of : 1. This has an added benefit when it is folded or cut in half-way.
Moreover, the two halves also have the same aspect way.
A3+ (Super A3)
The super A3+ papers not regarded as ISO 216 dimension of paper. The measurement is generally 13” x 19”. These papers cannot be digitized using scanners. This is because the papers not 1:. Rather it is in the dimensions of 1:1.468. This paper measurement for digitization process must, actually, address the B paper sizes.
ISO Papers
The ISO 216 paper sizes are the most commonly used paper in the digitizing process. This, generally, refers to the A, B and C paper types.
Of all these, A is most widely used type of paper. Among all the A[0-10] paper sizes, A4 most often used.
The paper due to its aspect ratio used, most commonly, around the world. However, some parts of North America, Canada, and parts of Mexico have different paper types most repeatedly used.
Conclusion
The digitization of the papers ranging from A[0-10] and B[0-10], usually, used widely. This process of digitization improves the lifespan of the original work. In digitized form, the content on these papers are available forever.
So, Ideate System, is always at your service, to help in any form of documents digitization, irrespective of the quantity, type and size of the papers.
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