Formats of the material being cutThe dimensions of the material being cut are determined by the paper format standards and printing presses. |
| The formats are indicated by basic side x high side |
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According to the width/height ratio (basic side to high side)the following paper sizes are distinguished: |
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On the international level the DIN format series (DIN - Deutsche Industrie-Norm) are the most widely used. Other important series are the American, English and Asian sizes. Criteria of the DIN standard: |
The largest format in the A series is A0 which has an area of one square meter. |
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= 1 : 1,414
| The DIN format series follow the half-area or double-area rules. | |
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