24×36 blueprint printing. $3.00 a sheet. Ships today.
The most common construction plan size — printed to exact scale, reviewed by a real technician, and shipped via UPS to any address in all 50 states. Order before 12 PM EST and it leaves today.
$3.00 per B&W printSame-day shipping before 12 PM ESTFile reviewed before printingAll 50 states
ARCH D · 24×36 Spec Sheet
Size24 × 36 inches
ANSI Equiv.ARCH D
Square Feet6.0 sq ft
B&W Price$3.00
ColorQuoted at checkout
ShipsSame-day before 12 PM EST
🚚 Free UPS Ground on orders $29+
⚡ Same-day shipping before 12 PM EST
🛠️ Technician review before every print
📐 Printed to exact scale
What is a 24×36 blueprint — and why is it the standard?
A 24×36 inch print is known in the industry as ARCH D — the D size in the American National Standards Institute's architectural paper size series. It measures exactly 24 inches tall by 36 inches wide (or in landscape orientation, 36 wide by 24 tall).
ARCH D became the de facto standard for construction documents because it strikes the right balance: large enough to show complete floor plan detail at common architectural scales (1/8"=1' fits a 96×48 ft building; 1/4"=1' fits a 48×24 ft building), yet manageable enough to roll and handle on a job site.
Most building departments across the US accept ARCH D as a primary submission format. Most general contractors default to 24×36 for their job-site plan sets. Most structural engineers, civil engineers, and MEP consultants coordinate on ARCH D. It is the lingua franca of construction documentation.
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Exactly 24" × 36" — no ambiguityARCH D is a precisely defined standard. Every Azul Prints 24×36 order is calibrated to exactly these dimensions before printing.
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The most common construction plan size in the USThe vast majority of residential and commercial permit sets, job-site plan sets, and engineering drawings are produced at 24×36.
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Accepted by most US building departmentsARCH D meets or exceeds the minimum plan size requirements for permit submissions in most US jurisdictions.
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6.0 square feet — pricing is transparentAt $0.50/sq ft, a 24×36 sheet costs exactly $3.00 per B&W print. No surprises, no estimates.
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Rolled for job-site deliveryEvery 24×36 order is rolled, protected in a tube or flat pack, and shipped via UPS directly to your job site, office, or home.
Size Reference
How 24×36 compares to other ARCH sizes
ARCH D sits at the center of the architectural size series — larger than letter-size drawings but more manageable than the full ARCH E 36×48. Here's how all sizes compare.
A
ARCH A
9×12"
$0.38
B
ARCH B
12×18"
$0.75
C
ARCH C
18×24"
$1.50
D · 24×36
ARCH D This Size
24×36"
$3.00
E
ARCH E
36×48"
$6.00
Size
Dimensions
Price B&W
Common Uses
Permit Ready
ARCH C
18×24"
$1.50
Small residentialSupplemental sheets
Some jurisdictions
ARCH D ← This size
24×36"
$3.00
Permit setsJob-site plansEngineering
✓ Most jurisdictions
ARCH E
36×48"
$6.00
Large commercialComplex projects
✓ All jurisdictions
How to order 24×36 blueprint printing
Upload to delivery — no print shop trip, no account required.
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Upload your file
PDF, DWG, DXF, JPG, PNG, or TIFF. Drag and drop on the quote page. SSL-encrypted — your plans stay private.
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Select 24×36 & sets
Choose ARCH D 24×36, black & white or color, and how many sets. Your exact price calculates instantly — no estimates.
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Technician review
A real print tech verifies scale, resolution, and formatting before we print. Issues caught before printing — not after.
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Shipped same day
Rolled and protected. Orders before 12 PM EST ship today via UPS. Tracking emailed automatically.
Pricing
What does a 24×36 blueprint print cost?
Simple formula: $0.50 per square foot. A 24×36 sheet is exactly 6 square feet. So every 24×36 B&W print costs $3.00 — no matter the file, no setup fees, no minimums.
24" × 36" = 864 sq in = 6.0 sq ft × $0.50 = $3.00 / print
Black & white · Color available · Price per print regardless of page complexity
Every profession that works with construction documents eventually needs ARCH D.
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General Contractors
Multi-set job-site plan packages, permit submission sets, and subcontractor distribution sets. ARCH D is the default for field use.
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Architects
Construction document sets, permit packages, SD and DD drawing sets. Most CD packages are produced at 24×36 by default.
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Civil & Structural Engineers
Site plans, grading plans, structural drawings, and foundation plans. ARCH D is the standard coordination format for engineering disciplines.
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MEP Contractors
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection shop drawings. Multi-discipline coordination sets are almost always 24×36.
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Homeowners & Owner-Builders
Permit submission sets for residential additions, ADUs, and new construction. Building departments typically require ARCH D or larger.
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Building Departments
Printing received plan sets for internal review and plan check. ARCH D is the format most departments process and archive.
File Preparation
How to prepare your file for 24×36 printing
Getting this right before you upload means your prints come out exactly as intended. The most common issue is "fit to page" scaling — here's how to avoid it.
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Export PDF at ARCH D page size
In AutoCAD or Revit, set paper size to ARCH D (24×36) when plotting to PDF. Your scale bar and dimensions will print correctly.
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Don't use "Fit to Page" when exporting
"Fit to Page" rescales your drawing to fill whatever paper size the PDF was set to — your print scale will be wrong and scale bars will be inaccurate.
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Set your scale explicitly in the title block
Label your scale as 1/8"=1'-0" or 1:100, etc. in the title block. Our technician will verify the output matches your stated scale.
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Don't submit low-resolution raster images
If your file is a JPG or PNG scan, it needs to be at least 150 DPI at 24×36 print size. Low-res scans will appear blurry or pixelated at full size.
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Use PDF for maximum accuracy
PDF preserves exact scale, line weights, and vector geometry. If you have a PDF, always use it over a raster export.
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Don't worry if you're unsure
Our print technician reviews every file. If something looks off with your scale or setup, we'll contact you before printing — not after.
Specific answers to the questions we hear most from contractors, architects, and engineers.
$3.00 per print in black and white. This is based on the $0.50 per square foot rate — 24×36 inches is exactly 6 square feet. Color printing is available at an additional cost shown at checkout. There are no setup fees and no minimum order requirements. A 10-page 24×36 plan set costs $30.00 for one set, $60.00 for two sets, $90.00 for three sets.
Yes — ARCH D and 24×36 are the same size. ARCH D is the formal designation in the ANSI architectural paper size series for a 24×36 inch sheet. It is the most commonly used size for construction documents, permit sets, and engineering drawings in the United States. When contractors, architects, or building departments say "24×36," they are referring to ARCH D.
Yes. Orders placed and paid before 12 PM EST on any weekday are printed and handed to UPS the same day. Weekend orders ship the following Monday. Shipping options include UPS Ground (free on orders over $29), UPS 3-Day Select, UPS 2nd Day Air, and UPS Next Day Air. Azul Prints ships to all 50 US states including Alaska and Hawaii.
In AutoCAD, go to Plot or Print, set the paper size to ARCH D (24×36), and make sure your plot scale is set correctly — not "Fit to Paper." For example, set scale to 1/8"=1' if that is your drawing scale. In Revit, set the sheet size to 24×36 when creating your sheet, then export to PDF at full size. Always confirm a scale bar in your drawing prints at the correct dimension to verify accuracy. If you're unsure, upload your file — our technician will check it before printing.
It varies by project type and complexity. A single-family residential permit set typically contains 5 to 15 sheets at 24×36, including site plan, floor plans, elevations, building sections, and details. A small commercial project might have 15 to 40 sheets. A larger commercial, multi-family, or institutional project can have 60 to 200+ sheets across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines. Azul Prints handles everything from 1-sheet prints to large multi-set packages with no minimums.
ARCH D 24×36 is accepted by the vast majority of building departments across the United States as a standard plan submission format. Most jurisdictions specify a minimum size of 18×24 (ARCH C) for permit drawings, so 24×36 meets or exceeds those requirements in nearly all cases. A small number of jurisdictions may have specific local requirements — always verify with your local building department before submitting. If 24×36 is not accepted, ARCH E (36×48) is available as an alternative.
24×36 prints are shipped rolled in a protective tube for safe transit and easy handling at the job site. Rolled prints are the standard for construction plan sets and are what contractors, building departments, and field crews expect. If you need flat-packed prints for a specific purpose, contact us at [email protected] before ordering to discuss options.
