Paper & Board: Sizes
Design & Technology: AQA GCSE, topic 2.6.3
Paper and Card Sizes
Paper sizes are specific to three groups as determined by the international standards organisation (ISO). These groups are:
A series
- A series - the most commonly used size found in schools, business and home.
B series
- B series - for larger prints and poster work.
- This size would be used in professional printing companies or industry.
C series
- C series - this is often used for envelopes.
Mounting
- Some paper and card sizes are bigger than paper to aid in mounting.
- This allows for a natural border to be created.
Rolls
- Paper also comes in rolls which can be cut down or used on large format printers.
- Again, these papers have varying thicknesses and finishes to aid the company in producing its product.
Colour
- Paper and cards can be produced in a variety of colours, this can aid presentation and offer schools an option of creating dynamic and eye-catching displays.
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