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8.5 x 11 Paper: Letter Size Dimensions, Uses & Printable
8.5 x 11 paper dimensions. US Letter size in inches and mm. When to use Letter paper. Free printable Letter templates.
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8.5 x 11 paper is US Letter size—the standard paper size in the United States and Canada. It measures 8.5 inches wide by 11 inches tall (216 × 279 mm).
8.5 x 11 paper dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 8.5 in (216 mm) |
| Height | 11 in (279 mm) |
| Aspect ratio | ~1:1.29 |
What is Letter paper size? Letter and 8.5 × 11 refer to the same format. It is the default paper in North American printers, binders, and notebooks.
When to use 8.5 x 11 paper
- School and office documents in the US/Canada
- Homework and notes (college ruled, wide ruled)
- Resumes and letters
- Printouts when your printer and supplies are Letter-sized
8.5 x 11 vs A4
| Size | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| US Letter (8.5 × 11) | 8.5 × 11 in (216 × 279 mm) |
| A4 | 210 × 297 mm (8.27 × 11.69 in) |
Letter is slightly wider and shorter than A4. Printing an A4 PDF on Letter paper often triggers scaling; for accurate line spacing, use a Letter-sized template when your paper is 8.5 × 11.
Printing tips
- Set your printer to Letter (8.5 × 11)
- Print at 100% / Actual Size—avoid "Fit to page"
- Match the template’s paper size in the print dialog
Free printable 8.5 × 11 templates
- Lined paper – college ruled, wide ruled, narrow ruled
- Graph paper – 1/4 inch, 5mm, dot grid
- College ruled Letter
- Wide ruled Letter