ANSI E vs JIS B1
| ANSI E | JIS B1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 863.6 × 1117.6 | 728 × 1030 |
| Inches | 34 × 44 | 28.66 × 40.55 |
| Centimetres | 86.4 × 111.8 | 72.8 × 103 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.29 | 1:1.41 |
| Area | 9651.6 cm² | 7498.4 cm² |
Which is bigger
ANSI E, by 28.7% in area. ANSI E is 135.6 mm wider than JIS B1. ANSI E is 87.6 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A JIS B1 page fits inside ANSI E whole — print it at 100% and you get a 67.8 mm border down each side and 43.8 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| ANSI E artwork on JIS B1 paper | 84.3% | 0 × 87.9 mm margin |
| JIS B1 artwork on ANSI E paper | 108.5% | 73.7 × 0 mm margin |
These are the numbers for the "custom scale" box in a print dialog. "Fit to page" computes the same thing, but knowing the figure tells you in advance whether the result will look deliberate or accidental.
Why the shapes matter
The proportions differ: ANSI E is 1:1.29 and JIS B1 is 1:1.41. That difference is why a layout moved between them never quite lines up — scale it to fit one edge and the other is left with 87.9 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between ANSI E and JIS B1?
ANSI E is 863.6 × 1117.6 mm and JIS B1 is 728 × 1030 mm. ANSI E is the larger of the two by 28.7% in area.
Can I print ANSI E on JIS B1?
Not at full size. Scale it to 84.3% and it fits inside JIS B1 with 0 × 87.9 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, ANSI E or JIS B1?
ANSI E — 863.6 × 1117.6 mm against 728 × 1030 mm, which is 28.7% more area.
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