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Annex 19: Paper Sizes
Level of expertise required for this Chapter: Beginner; general GIS training
Paper size can determine scales and areas. Following table shall give some ideas.
Paper size |
Map print space |
km on ground |
km on ground |
km on ground |
km on ground |
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B0 |
141.4 x 100.0 |
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A0 |
118.9 x 84.1 |
100 x 78 |
20.0 x 15.6 |
25.0 x 19.5 |
30.0 x 23.4 |
2.5 x 1.9 |
A1 |
84.1 x 59.4 |
65 x 53 |
13.0 x 10.6 |
16.2 x 13.2 |
19.5 x 15.9 |
1.6 x 1.3 |
A2 |
59.4 x 42.0 |
40 x 36 |
8.0 x 7.2 |
10.0 x 9.0 |
12.0 x 10.8 |
1.0 x 0.9 |
A3 |
42.0 x 29.7 |
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A4 |
29.7 x 21.0 |
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Recommended minimum mapping unit: |
100x100 m |
125x125 m |
150x150 m |
10x10 m |
For A0 oversize, plotter has to be set up accordingly. Not all large size plotters can print A0 oversize.
For comparison, Structure Plan areas of pilot communities:
Pilot Community: |
Maximum extension |
Maximum extension |
Kasoa |
14 |
19.5 |
Ejisu |
22 |
17 |
Asankrangwa |
20 |
19.5 |
Savelugu |
8 |
14 |