Two of the most common architectural drawing sizes are 18” x 24” and 24” x 36”, but you can also find them in 30” x 42” and 36” x “48” sizes. Large sizes are necessary on bigger and more expensive properties.
A drawing board (also drawing table, drafting table or architect's table) is, in its antique form, a kind of multipurpose desk which can be used for any kind of drawing, writing or impromptu sketching on a large sheet of paper or for reading a large format book or other oversized document or for drafting precise
What is the best surface to draw on?
The most popular are often white with a slightly toothed surface and are light to medium weight. Internally sized papers (see our guide to sizing paper) can also be used quite well for drawing and sketching, but a harder, surface sized paper is necessary if a lot of rubbing out and reworking is necessary.
What are the two types of drawing board?
There are mostly two types of drawing boards that you can get: Portable and Large Desks.
What size are full size drawings?
Full size and half size do not indicate actual paper dimensions. They are a reference to the original drawing size. For example, if a drawing file is currently sized at 24″x36″, then a full size print of that file would be 24″x36″. A half size print, or 50% reduction, of the same 24″x36″ original would be 12″x18″.
What is the size of drawing board B1?
B Paper Size Width x Height (mm) Width x Height (in)
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B0 1000 x 1414 mm 39.4 x 55.7 in
B1 707 x 1000 mm 27.8 x 39.4 in
B2 500 x 707 mm 19.7 x 27.8 in
B3 353 x 500 mm 13.9 x 19.7 in
What is a parallel straightedge used for?
The Parallel Straightedge is one of the most useful pieces of drafting equipment. Use the bar with triangles to quickly draw horizontal, perpendicular, and angled lines.