Blueprint Sizes We Print
We print these full-size sheets, and every one costs the same: $1.95 per sheet in black & white and $3.75 per sheet in color. Pick the size your drawings were drawn on; the price doesn’t change. No minimum order. Order by 3 PM ET, ships same day, arrives as soon as the next day.
Which size do I need?
| Size | Typical use |
|---|---|
| 18×24 (ARCH C) | Smaller residential permit sets, additions, decks, reduced review sets, student work. |
| 24×36 (ARCH D) | The standard full-size sheet for most residential and commercial plan sets, permit submittals, bid sets, and field sets. |
| 30×42 (ARCH E1) | Civil, site, grading, and utility plans, and larger commercial sets. |
| 36×46 (sewing pattern) | Copy-shop sewing pattern files, printed at 100% scale. |
| 36×48 (ARCH E) | Large site plans, big commercial and institutional projects, presentation boards. |
The rule that matters: print at the size the drawing was set up for. A drawing at 1/4″ = 1′-0″ on a 24×36 layout only measures correctly when it’s printed on 24×36. If your building department asks for a specific size, follow their requirement. For the ARCH and ANSI naming, see ARCH vs ANSI sheet sizes.
Can I mix sizes in one order?
Yes. Add each size as its own line item in the same order. The same goes for mixing black & white and color pages.
What about half-size sets?
Our checkout sizes are 18×24 through 36×48. If you need a reduced set, 18×24 is the closest option we print. Read half-size vs full-size plan sets for when each makes sense, or email support@printmyplans.com for anything outside these sizes.
How to make sure your prints come out to scale
- Set the PDF page size to the actual sheet size (for example 24×36 inches).
- Export with “fit to page” or “shrink to fit” turned off.
- Check the page size in your PDF viewer before you upload. See how to prepare a PDF plan set for printing.
Frequently asked questions
What blueprint sizes do you print?
18×24 (ARCH C), 24×36 (ARCH D), 30×42 (ARCH E1), 36×46 (sewing pattern), and 36×48 (ARCH E), in black & white or color.
Does a bigger sheet cost more?
No. Every size is $1.95 per sheet in black & white and $3.75 per sheet in color.
What is the most common blueprint size?
24×36 (ARCH D) is the most common full-size sheet for residential and commercial plan sets.
Can I mix sizes in one order?
Yes. Add each size as a separate line item in the same order.
Do you print 11×17 or half-size sets?
Our checkout sizes are 18×24 through 36×48. Email support@printmyplans.com if you need something else.
If we make a mistake, we reprint and ship it free of charge. Questions? Call (732) 701-7919 or email support@printmyplans.com.
