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Re: [Groff] A4 paper size


From: Ralph Corderoy
Subject: Re: [Groff] A4 paper size
Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 13:17:54 +0100

Hi,

>   (/ (sqrt (sqrt 2)) 4) = 0.29730177875068026 m
> 
> i.e., approx 29.73 cm.

Whilst I agree on the principlies behind the paper sizes I think you're
missing the `rounding' step that ISO did so people can easily recall
the dimensions, e.g. 210mm x 297mm.

For more detail see http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~mgk25/iso-paper.html


Ralph.


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