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Re: [Groff] A4 paper size
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Ralph Corderoy |
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Re: [Groff] A4 paper size |
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Wed, 02 May 2001 13:17:54 +0100 |
Hi,
> (/ (sqrt (sqrt 2)) 4) = 0.29730177875068026 m
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> 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.