Junior Legal Paper Size
Junior Legal paper measures 5 × 8 in (127 × 203.2 mm). It is the small legal-pad size, narrower and shorter than Statement, used for handwritten notes and message pads.
Junior Legal measures 127 millimetres wide and 203.2 millimetres tall.
Junior Legal Dimensions in Each Unit
Junior Legal is 127 × 203.2 mm, which is 12.7 × 20.3 cm or 5 × 8 in.
| Unit | Width | Height | Width × height | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres (mm) | 127 | 203.2 | 127 × 203.2 mm | |
| Centimetres (cm) | 12.7 | 20.3 | 12.7 × 20.3 cm | |
| Metres (m) | 0.127 | 0.203 | 0.127 × 0.203 m | |
| Inches (in) | 5 | 8 | 5 × 8 in | |
| Feet (ft) | 0.42 | 0.67 | 0.42 × 0.67 ft | |
| Points (pt) | 360 | 576 | 360 × 576 pt | |
| Picas (pc) | 30 | 48 | 30 × 48 pc | |
| Pixels at 72 DPI | 360 | 576 | 360 × 576 px | |
| Pixels at 150 DPI | 750 | 1200 | 750 × 1200 px | |
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 1500 | 2400 | 1500 × 2400 px | |
| Pixels at 600 DPI | 3000 | 4800 | 3000 × 4800 px |
Pixel counts follow from the resolution: pixels = millimetres ÷ 25.4 × DPI. More on the DPI and pixels page.
Junior Legal Shape and Area
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.600 |
|---|---|
| Area | 0.0258 m² · 25,806 mm² |
| Diagonal | 239.6 mm · 9.43 in |
| Closest ISO size | A5 |
| Governing standard | American National Standard |
Junior Legal to Scale
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a junior legal pad?
Junior Legal is 5 by 8 inches, or 127 by 203.2 mm. A full-size legal pad is 8.5 by 11.75 in.
Is Junior Legal an ANSI size?
No. It is a traditional stationery size, not part of ANSI/ASME Y14.1. It survives because of the legal-pad format.
What is Junior Legal used for?
Small legal pads, office message pads and field notes.
US Paper Sizes
✓ Dimensions per American National Standard; unit values derived by formula. Reviewed . Editorial Process →