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Pen Sizes and Line Types
The ISO defines a set of standard metric line widths for drafting.
Like the ISO A and B series sheet sizes, the pen sizes increase by a factor of 2. This allows additions and
corrections to be made on the enlargements or reductions of drawings.
Each width is assigned a color code. The color code corresponds to that for the matching lettering stencil.
Line widths and color codes are standardized across all manufacturers.
Line Types
Letter Type of Line Line Thickness
(mm)
Application
A0 A1 A2
A3
A4

A Continuous - thick

0.7 0.5 0.35 Visible outlines
B Continuous - thin

0.35 0.25 0.18 Fictitious outlines
Imaginary intersection of surfaces
Dimension lines, projection lines,
intersection lines and leaders
Hatching
Outlines of revolved sections
Adjacent parts and tooling
Fold and tangent bend lines
Short centerlines
C Continuous - thin, freehand or ruled with
zig-zag

0.35 0.25 0.18 Indication of repeated detail
Break lines (other than on an axis)
D Dashed - medium

0.50 0.35 0.25 Hidden outlines
E Chain - thin

0.35 0.25 0.18 Centerlines
Pitch lines
Alternative position of moving part
Path lines for indicating movement
Features in front of a cutting plane
Developed views
Material to be removed
F Chain - thick at ends and at change of
direction, thin elsewhere
0.7
0.35
0.5
0.25
0.35
0.18
Cutting planes
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G Chain - thick

0.7 0.5 0.35 Indication of surfaces to meet
special requirements



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