![]() Use 90 to100 gsm paper for maps that will be folded.For example, a TIFF image which is 9393 x 11144 pixels and 400 dpi is calculated to be 59.68 cm x 70.76 cm and therefore should be printed on A0 paper.Select a paper size larger than the image size and print with the setting ‘print actual size’ for an accurate scale.Calculate image width using the same formula with the pixel width number.Multiply by the length in inches by 2.54 to convert to centimetres. ![]() To calculate image length, divide pixel length by dpi (this will give you the length in inches).To find the size of the image in centimetres, open the image options to find the pixel dimensions and resolution in dots per inch (dpi) and follow the steps below: ![]() Maps at 1:50 000 scale are TIFF images, and the image size in centimetres must be calculated to determine a suitable paper size.Maps at 1:100 000, 1:250 000 and 1:1 million scale are in PDF and/or GeoPDF format which have embedded print page size.Maps should be printed on a large-format size paper, for example the A1 paper size (59.4 cm x 84.1 cm) or in some cases the A0 paper size (84.1cm x 118.9 cm).To print a full-size topographic map, download the map from our indexes above and use the following specifications when placing your order with a print provider: If you cannot access a printing service locally, some printers provide facilities for customers to electronically upload or send files to be printed and returned to you by post. Please search for your local map retailer or a large-format printing business. ![]() A new series based on the World Aeronautical Charts (WAC) series of maps was completed in early 2011 and is known as the 1:1 million General Reference Topographic Map Series.
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