ARCH E vs JIS B0
| ARCH E | JIS B0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 914.4 × 1219.2 | 1030 × 1456 |
| Inches | 36 × 48 | 40.55 × 57.32 |
| Centimetres | 91.4 × 121.9 | 103 × 145.6 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.33 | 1:1.41 |
| Area | 11148.4 cm² | 14996.8 cm² |
Which is bigger
JIS B0, by 34.5% in area. JIS B0 is 115.6 mm wider than ARCH E. JIS B0 is 236.8 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A ARCH E page fits inside JIS B0 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 57.8 mm border down each side and 118.4 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH E artwork on JIS B0 paper | 112.6% | 0 × 82.7 mm margin |
| JIS B0 artwork on ARCH E paper | 83.7% | 51.9 × 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: ARCH E is 1:1.33 and JIS B0 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 82.7 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between ARCH E and JIS B0?
ARCH E is 914.4 × 1219.2 mm and JIS B0 is 1030 × 1456 mm. JIS B0 is the larger of the two by 34.5% in area.
Can I print ARCH E on JIS B0?
Yes, at 100% — ARCH E is smaller on both edges, so it lands inside JIS B0 with a border all round.
Which is bigger, ARCH E or JIS B0?
JIS B0 — 1030 × 1456 mm against 914.4 × 1219.2 mm, which is 34.5% more area.
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