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Article #322What are the ISO paper sizes? (Was: An alternative I18N paradigm)
From: Ernest Cline
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 01:52
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 01:52
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unrza3@cd4680fs.rrze.uni-erlangen.de (Markus Kuhn) writes:
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|I suggest that this international local should use existing ISO standards
|where possible. Some conventions for this international locale might be
|
| - use the metric system (SI units)
A good idea (even if I still use inch, pint, and pound avoidupois.)
| - use ISO paper sizes (e.g. A4, C5, ...)
Not a good idea. Here in the US it is almost impossible to obtain ISO sized
paper. Most paper is based on two standard sizes letter and legal or a
fraction or multiple therof.
Letter (8.5" x 11") [21.59cm x 27.94cm]
Legal (8.5" x 14") [21.59cm x 35.56cm]
However, what I would like to know is what size is A4 or C5 or the rest
of these map references that ISO uses for paper.
Please reply by e-mail or posting with either the sizes or suggestion on
where to look for a listing of _all_ the sizes.
[remainder of suggestions deleted]
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Ernest Cline cline@cs.scarolina.edu Professional Grad Student
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