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Print fundamentals · 2 min read

Historical German DIN D paper sizes

The D-series paper sizes from the original DIN 476 standard, withdrawn when Germany adopted ISO 216.

The first editions of Germany’s DIN 476 paper standard (1922 and 1925) included a D series alongside A, B and C. DIN 476-1, which covered A and B, was withdrawn in 2002 when Germany adopted ISO 216; the D series did not become part of ISO 216. These sizes are useful when identifying historical German documents, not for specifying new work.

SizeDimensions (mm)Approx. dimensions (in)
D0771 × 109030.4 × 42.9
D1545 × 77121.5 × 30.4
D2385 × 54515.2 × 21.5
D3272 × 38510.7 × 15.2
D4192 × 2727.6 × 10.7
D5136 × 1925.4 × 7.6
D696 × 1363.8 × 5.4
D768 × 962.7 × 3.8
D848 × 681.9 × 2.7

For current production, use ISO 216 formats or the printer’s specified stock. Source: Wikipedia’s paper-size reference.