Legal to Letter
Convert Legal paper size to Letter
Legal vs Letter
Legal is 3 inches (76 mm) longer than Letter
Legal
mm: 216 × 356
inches: 8.5 × 14
Area: 76,896 mm²
Letter
mm: 216 × 279
inches: 8.5 × 11
Area: 60,264 mm²
| Feature | Legal | Letter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width (mm) | 216 | 216 | 0 mm |
| Height (mm) | 356 | 279 | 77 mm |
| Width (inches) | 8.5 | 8.5 | 0 inches |
| Height (inches) | 14 | 11 | 3 inches |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1.647 | 1:1.294 | - |
| Area (in²) | 119 | 93.5 | 25.5 in² |
Legal
8.5 × 14 inches
Letter
8.5 × 11 inches
Use Legal When:
- Creating legal documents and contracts
- Real estate documents
- Court filings and pleadings
- Official government documents
- Documents that require extra length
Use Letter When:
- Standard business correspondence
- Everyday office documents
- Reports and proposals
- Forms and applications
- Most international documents
| Size | mm (W × H) | inches (W × H) | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letter | 216 × 279 | 8.5 × 11 | Documents, letters |
| Legal | 216 × 356 | 8.5 × 14 | Legal documents |
| Tabloid | 279 × 432 | 11 × 17 | Newsletters, newspapers |
| Ledger | 432 × 279 | 17 × 11 | Spreadsheets, accounting |
| Executive | 184 × 267 | 7.25 × 10.5 | Executive documents |
| Half Letter | 140 × 216 | 5.5 × 8.5 | Notebooks, notepads |
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help_outline What is the difference between Legal and Letter paper?
Legal paper is 8.5 × 14 inches, while Letter paper is 8.5 × 11 inches. Legal is 3 inches longer than Letter, making it suitable for legal documents that require extra space.
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help_outline Can I use Letter paper for Legal documents?
Letter paper is shorter than Legal paper. Some Legal documents may not fit properly on Letter paper. Always check document requirements before printing.
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help_outline What is the aspect ratio of Legal and Letter?
Legal has an aspect ratio of 1:1.647, while Letter has an aspect ratio of 1:1.294. Both are wider than they are tall (portrait orientation).
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help_outline Which countries use Legal paper?
Legal paper is primarily used in the United States and Canada. Other countries typically use A4 paper as their standard document size.