ISO 216-1975 rus PDF

Full title and description

St ISO 216-1975 (Russian language edition) — Writing paper and certain classes of printed matter — Trimmed sizes — A and B series. This 1975 International Standard specifies the trimmed sizes for the A and B series of paper formats used for administrative, commercial and some technical printed matter; the content here refers to the ISO 216:1975 edition and notes the availability of a Russian-language presentation.

Abstract

ISO 216:1975 defines the geometric system of trimmed paper sizes known as the A and B series (aspect ratio √2:1), giving standard nominal dimensions and applicable uses for office and printed material such as forms and catalogues. The 1975 edition is short (3 pages) and was later superseded by a revised international standard.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (superseded).
• Publication date: May 1975.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO); Russian-language edition available.
• ICS / categories: 85.080.10 (Paper — formats and sizes).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1975).
• Number of pages: 3.

These bibliographic details are taken from the ISO bibliographic record for ISO 216:1975 and its Russian presentation.

Scope

The standard applies to trimmed sizes of writing paper and certain classes of printed matter for administrative, commercial and technical use (examples: forms, catalogues). It does not necessarily apply to newspapers, books, posters or all special-purpose printing where other formats are customary. The standard establishes the A- and B-series nominal sizes and the rationale based on the √2 aspect ratio.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of A-series sizes (A0, A1, A2, … A10) using the √2:1 aspect ratio so that halving along the long side produces the next size.
• Definition of B-series sizes as geometric means between adjacent A-series sizes (B0, B1, B2, …).
• Nominal metric dimensions in millimetres for common sizes (for example A4 = 210 × 297 mm, A0 ≈ 841 × 1189 mm).
• Intended application notes (administrative/commercial/technical printed matter) and exclusions (some books, newspapers, posters).
• Reference to tolerances and rounding conventions used when converting theoretical dimensions to nominal millimetre values.

Typical use and users

Designers, print shops, stationery manufacturers, government and administrative bodies, technical drafters and archivists use ISO 216 formats when specifying or producing documents, stationery and forms. In contexts where a Russian-language standard document or national adoption is required, the Russian edition (rus) of the ISO text is consulted for terminology and national presentation.

Related standards

ISO 216:1975 was derived from earlier national formats (notably DIN 476) and has been revised by a later international edition (ISO 216:2007). Related documents include national adoptions and translations and standards that specify envelope formats (C-series) or machine/printing sheet formats derived from the A/B/C series.

Keywords

ISO 216; paper sizes; A series; B series; A4; √2 aspect ratio; trimmed sizes; paper formats; Russian edition; DIN 476; stationery.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 216:1975 is an international standard that defines the trimmed paper sizes in the A and B series used for writing paper and certain printed matter; the record here refers to the 1975 edition and its Russian-language presentation.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers nominal trimmed sheet dimensions for the A and B series, the √2 aspect-ratio rationale, intended applications (administrative, commercial, some technical printed matter) and the metric dimensions for those sizes (for example A4 = 210 × 297 mm).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Graphic designers, printers, stationery manufacturers, offices, government agencies and anyone specifying document or stationery sizes — including organisations that require a Russian-language edition for national use.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 216:1975 has been withdrawn and superseded by a later edition (ISO 216:2007). The 1975 edition is therefore historic; users should consult the current ISO 216 edition for up-to-date text and any technical changes.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 216 defines series of paper formats (A and B; C-series is commonly used for envelopes and is related). The system is historically linked to the DIN 476 series that preceded the ISO adoption.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: A-series, B-series, A4, paper sizes, ISO 216, trimmed sizes, √2 aspect ratio, DIN 476, Russian edition.