IS 7160 : 2003 Guide for Print Area, Margins and Type Sizes for Textbooks

ICS 01.140.40                                                MSD 5

Reaffirmed 2020

Scope

This standard specifies the print area (line measure and depth) and margins for A4 (210 mm x 297 mm), B5 (176 mm x 250 mm), C5 (162 mm x 229 mm) and A5 (148 mm x 210 mm) size text books. Therecommended sizes are for Pre-primary, Primary, Middle, Secondary and University levels. Suitable type sizes have also been recommended.