Long Bond Paper Size in cm: How It Compares with A4 and Legal
Long bond paper commonly means 8.5 × 13 in, or 21.59 × 33.02 cm. Here is how it differs from A4 and Legal in real printing workflows.
Long bond paper is commonly treated as 8.5 × 13 inches, or 21.59 × 33.02 cm. It is longer than Letter, shorter than Legal, and appears often in regional office or school workflows that do not map neatly to ISO A-series sizes.
Key dimensions
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Long bond | 21.59 × 33.02 cm / 8.5 × 13 in |
| Letter | 21.59 × 27.94 cm / 8.5 × 11 in |
| Legal | 21.59 × 35.56 cm / 8.5 × 14 in |
| Key risk | Wrong assumption at print time |
When it makes sense
The practical issue is not the name but the mismatch risk. Long bond is not a formal ISO office default, so a file built for A4 or Legal can print with unexpected margins or cut-offs when someone assumes the wrong standard at the printer.
What to watch next
That is why long bond should always be defined by exact dimensions when you exchange files. “Long bond” may be familiar in some regions, but numbers are safer than labels. Say 8.5 × 13 in or 21.59 × 33.02 cm, then confirm the printer menu matches.
Printing tips
When the workflow is mixed, export one PDF for the exact long-bond layout and a second version for A4 or Legal if you know people will print locally. That small duplication is cheaper than troubleshooting margin drift after distribution.
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Quick FAQ
What is the exact size? Use the figures in the table and match them in the PDF and printer driver.
Should I print at actual size? Yes, unless you intentionally want a reduced proof copy.
What is the biggest mistake? Letting the printer or PDF viewer auto-scale the job to the wrong sheet.