When making a multiview drawing of an object using basic drafting tools, you will have to center the views on the sheet of paper before starting.

The Spacing Formula allows the drafter to properly space out all 3 views (Top, Front & Side) prior to drafting the final solution. There are two (2) seperate equations: Vertical & Horizontal. You should attempt to round your answers to both equations to the nearest quarter of an inch (1/4") and if there is any space left over, place it between the two views (not along the edges)

The following guidelines, terms and formulas can be used to arrange views on a sheet of drawing paper:

• An equal amount of space should be placed above and below the views
  
• An equal amount of space should be placed to the left and right of the views
  
• An minimum space (S) of 1.5" should be placed between the top and front views as well as between the front and side views (does not have to be an equal amount of space)
  
• Always layout views from the left to the right and from the top of the sheet downward
  
• Vertical Working Space (VWS) - The distance from the top line of the title block to the border line at the top of the sheet
  
• Horizontal Working Space (HWS) - The distance from the border line on the left side of the sheet to the border line on the right side of the sheet
  
• Length (L) of object, longest side, is shown in the front and top views
  
• Width (W) of an object, shorter side, is shown in the top and side views
  
• Height (H) of an object, vertical distance, is shown in the front and side views
  
• Working Space for an "A" size sheet is 6.5" vertically by 10" horizontally
  
• Working Space for a "B" size sheet is 10" vertically by 15" horizontally
  

STANDARD FORMULAS

VERTICAL SPACING (Space at top of page):

Space from Top Border Line = VWS minus (H + S + W) divided by 2

HORIZONTAL SPACING (Space at top of page):

Space from Left Border Line = HWS minus (L + S + W) divided by 2

revised: 9/7/04