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Figure Size

In a perfect world, figures should be generated at the size they are to appear in the journal (printed 1:1), when possible. Figures submitted outside these specifications will be sized at APS Art Department's discretion.

 

Width: Each Figure with ALL panels must fit within the following width guidelines. 

Column #

Picas

Centimeters

Inches

One

21

8.9

3.5

Two

25 - 30

10.2 – 12.7

4.2 – 5.0

Full Width

36 - 42

14.7 – 18.0

6 – 7.1

 

Height: Each Figure with ALL panels must fit within a page height that is 54 picas, or 9 inches.

 

Maximum Figure Dimension:  

 

Picas

Centimeters

Inches

Full Figure (Maximum)

42 x 54

17.78 – 22.86

7 x 9

 

Minimal White Space:

 Please arrange elements and type to leave the least amount of white space.

 

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05/15/2008