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11x17 Paper Size: Tabloid and Ledger Dimensions & Uses
ANSI B ‘Tabloid’ paper is 11×17 inches (~279×432 mm). Ledger is the same sheet in landscape naming. Use Tabloid trays and true-size PDFs for large diagrams.
PGPaperGens · writing about print·2026-02-25·6 min read
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Tabloid (ANSI B extra-wide) sheets measure 279.4 mm × 431.8 mm—11 × 17 inches. Ledger refers to the same dimensions presented in landscape naming (17 in wide × 11 in tall). Printers care about physical dimensions, not marketing labels.
Because Tabloid doubles Letter’s short edge, many offices store it for engineering prints, large tables, or two-page spreads taped together.
Comparison touchpoints
- ISO A3 (~297 × 420 mm) is close but not identical—never assume trays are interchangeable without testing.
- Poster workflows sometimes prefer roll plotters instead of cut Tabloid sheets.
Dig deeper with Ledger vs Tabloid naming and printing tips in Printing on 11×17.
Typical Tabloid jobs that are not “just bigger Letter”
STEM teachers print large coordinate grids, finance teams export wide tables, and makers tape together storyboard frames when wall space beats screen space. Tabloid also helps accessibility—older readers benefit from enlarged worksheets without squinting at scaled-down Letter copies.
Hardware checks before you promise deadlines
Confirm the printer lists 11×17 in both driver media and physical tray capacity. Some devices advertise wide-format support but only through a single-sheet bypass, which is fine for proofs yet painful for sets of thirty.
ISO near-miss: A3 vs Tabloid
A3 is close but not identical to Tabloid. Never load A3 stock into a Tabloid tray “because it fits”—micrometre differences cause skew. Export fresh PDFs per target size when collaborating internationally.
FAQ
Why do drivers show both Tabloid and Ledger? Same dimensions, different orientation labels—pick the one matching your PDF’s width/height.
Can I duplex Tabloid on any laser? Many models duplex Letter only; verify long-edge vs short-edge flip settings on a test sheet.
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