What Size Is Copy Draught Paper?
Copy Draught, part of the Imperial under the Imperial Paper Sizes group, measures 406.4 x 508.0 mm, which is 40.64 x 50.8 cm or approximately 16.0 x 20.0 inches. It follows the British Imperial specification and has an area of approximately 0.2065 m².
Copy Draught Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Copy Draught Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 406.4 mm | 508.0 mm |
| Centimeters | 40.64 cm | 50.8 cm |
| Inches | 16.0 in | 20.0 in |
| Feet | 1.33 ft | 1.67 ft |
| Meters | 0.406 m | 0.508 m |
| Points | 1152 pt | 1440 pt |
| Picas | 96.0 pc | 120.0 pc |
What Is Copy Draught Paper Used For?
Traditional British Printing
This historical Imperial format was used in British printing before metrication.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use Copy Draught when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
Copy Draught can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
Copy Draught is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in Copy Draught are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
Copy Draught dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.