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There isn’t one standard blueprint size. Common sizes range from smaller 8.5″ x 11″ and 11″ x 17″ documents to architectural drawing sizes such as 18″ x 24″, 24″ x 36″, 30″ x 42″, and 36″ x 48″. The correct size depends on how the drawing was originally prepared and how it will be used.

At Distinct Sign Solutions, two of the sizes we commonly see for building plans are 24″ x 36″ (ARCH D) and 30″ x 42″ (ARCH E1). That doesn’t mean every building plan should use one of these sizes; the appropriate size is determined when the plans are created.

Our team frequently prints plots and other survey documents at 11″ x 17″ and 18″ x 24″. Other sizes may be used depending on the document and project.

A 24″ x 36″ architectural drawing is an ARCH D sheet.

An 18″ x 24″ architectural drawing is an ARCH C sheet.

Yes, and Distinct Sign Solutions frequently receives requests for reduced-size plan sets. If the drawing scale needs to remain usable, however, the file must be reviewed to determine how the reduction will affect it.

Start with the original file. Most of the time, the dimensions at which we receive the drawing are the dimensions at which it was designed to print. Reference scale information on the drawing can also help verify whether it is being printed appropriately.

Yes. We can accommodate custom dimensions up to 36 inches wide, with additional flexibility in length up to 500 feet.