[USMA:26773] RE: Metric Paper size

[Bill Potts]

A3 is 420 mm x 297 mm; A4 is 297 mm x 210 mm.   For a full discussion of A series sizes, click here: http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~mgk25/iso-paper.html.   Note that, although A and B series sizes are specified in millimeters, they have nothing specifically to do with SI. Rather, they are defined by an ISO standard -- ISO 216.   It's some time since I was there (1989), but I seem to remember some 8.5" x 11" paper in Venezuela. That could be true for other countries at the northern end of South America, where there is some U.S. influence.   Bill Potts, CMS Roseville, CA http://metric1.org [SI Navigator] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of john mercer Sent: Monday, September 01, 2003 13:21 To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:26768] Metric Paper size Hello everyone I have a question.  What is the size of A 3 and a 4 paper.  Is 8.5 by 11 inch paper only used in Canada and the States?  Thanks for your time.