Blueprint & Plan Printing Answers
Quick answers to the questions people ask before they print a plan set. Each one starts with the answer.
Sizes
What size paper are house plans printed on?
Usually 24×36 or 18×24.
What is ARCH D size in inches?
24 × 36 inches.
What is the biggest standard blueprint size?
ARCH E, 36 × 48 inches.
ARCH E is 36 × 48; ANSI E is 34 × 44.
Where can I print 24×36 plans online?
Upload a PDF; $1.95 a sheet.
Where can I print architectural plans online?
Upload a PDF; same price 18×24 to 36×48.
Scale and files
How do I print a PDF to scale?
Match the page size; turn off “fit to page”.
What does 1/4″ = 1′-0″ mean on a blueprint?
1 inch on paper = 4 feet.
Plan sets
The drawings contractors price from.
The drawings the building department reviews.
How many copies of plans do I need for a building permit?
It depends on the town.
Cost and delivery
How much does it cost to print blueprints?
$1.95 a sheet B&W, $3.75 color.
Can I get blueprints printed and delivered the next day?
Yes, with next-day delivery at checkout.
Black & white or color plan prints?
B&W unless color carries meaning.
