Legal Paper Size
Legal paper measures 8.5 × 14 in (215.9 × 355.6 mm). It is a US Letter sheet with three extra inches of length, used for contracts and court documents where a page needs more room.
Legal measures 215.9 millimetres wide and 355.6 millimetres tall.
Legal Dimensions in Each Unit
Legal is 215.9 × 355.6 mm, which is 21.6 × 35.6 cm or 8.5 × 14 in.
| Unit | Width | Height | Width × height | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres (mm) | 215.9 | 355.6 | 215.9 × 355.6 mm | |
| Centimetres (cm) | 21.6 | 35.6 | 21.6 × 35.6 cm | |
| Metres (m) | 0.216 | 0.356 | 0.216 × 0.356 m | |
| Inches (in) | 8.5 | 14 | 8.5 × 14 in | |
| Feet (ft) | 0.71 | 1.17 | 0.71 × 1.17 ft | |
| Points (pt) | 612 | 1008 | 612 × 1008 pt | |
| Picas (pc) | 51 | 84 | 51 × 84 pc | |
| Pixels at 72 DPI | 612 | 1008 | 612 × 1008 px | |
| Pixels at 150 DPI | 1275 | 2100 | 1275 × 2100 px | |
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 2550 | 4200 | 2550 × 4200 px | |
| Pixels at 600 DPI | 5100 | 8400 | 5100 × 8400 px |
Pixel counts follow from the resolution: pixels = millimetres ÷ 25.4 × DPI. More on the DPI and pixels page.
Legal Shape and Area
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.647 |
|---|---|
| Area | 0.0768 m² · 76,774 mm² |
| Diagonal | 416 mm · 16.38 in |
| Governing standard | American National Standard |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size is Legal paper?
Legal is 8.5 by 14 inches, or 215.9 by 355.6 mm. It is the same width as Letter and 3 inches longer.
Why is Legal paper longer than Letter?
The extra length was meant to hold long itemised clauses without a page break. It is used less now, and many US firms have moved contracts back to Letter.
Does Legal paper fit a normal printer?
Most US office printers have a Legal setting and a tray that extends to 14 inches. Home printers often stop at Letter.
What is the ISO equivalent of Legal?
There is no close match. Legal is longer and narrower than A4 and does not correspond to any ISO 216 size.
US Paper Sizes
✓ Dimensions per American National Standard; unit values derived by formula. Reviewed . Editorial Process →