Paper size guide
Legal Paper Size
Legal paper keeps the same width as Letter but adds extra height, making it useful when you need more vertical writing space.
Quick facts
- Dimensions
- 8.5 × 14 in · 215.9 × 355.6 mm
- Also called
- US Legal, 8.5 x 14 paper, legal size paper
- Best for
- contracts and office forms, legal pads, long note-taking pages, narrow-margin ruled printables
Overview
Legal paper measures 8.5 Ă— 14 inches. It keeps the same width as Letter but adds three extra inches of vertical space, which is why it shows up in contracts, legal pads, office forms, and note-heavy workflows.
For printable templates, Legal size is most useful when you want ruled or ruled-pad layouts with longer writing runs. It is less about squeezing in more columns and more about keeping a page readable while extending the writing area.
Printable templates and hubs
Use these printable pages as the closest on-site destinations for this size, related workflow, or layout intent.
Legal Ruled Paper
Legal size (8.5Ă—14 inch) for legal documents and formal papers
Law Ruled Paper
Law ruled paper with a left margin for drafting, office notes, and legal writing
Yellow Legal Pad Paper
Yellow legal pad paper with a left margin for notes, drafts, and office writing
Legal Ruled Paper
Legal size (8.5Ă—14 inch) for legal documents and formal papers
Lined & ruled paper
College ruled, wide ruled, legal pad layouts, and printable ruled sheets.
Notebook paper
Composition layouts, filler paper, loose leaf sheets, and note-friendly printable pages.
Supporting articles
Legal Size Paper: Dimensions, Uses, and Printable Options
Legal size paper is 8.5 Ă— 14 in (216 Ă— 356 mm), about 3 inches taller than Letter. Learn when to use it and open matching printable templates.
Yellow Legal Pad Paper: Uses, Layout, and Printable Options
Yellow legal pad paper is a staple for office notes and drafting. Learn the standard layout, spacing, and the best printable options.
Paper Sizes: ISO vs ANSI, Printer Paper Size Guide
ISO vs ANSI paper sizes: A4 210Ă—297 mm; Letter 8.5Ă—11 in; Legal 8.5Ă—14 in; Tabloid 11Ă—17 in. Comparison chart for printing and documents.
Common questions
- What are the dimensions of Legal paper?
- Legal paper is 8.5 Ă— 14 inches, or 215.9 Ă— 355.6 millimeters.
- Why is Legal paper taller than Letter?
- Legal keeps the same width but adds vertical space so legal documents and note-heavy office pages can fit longer sections without shrinking type.
- Which printables are best on Legal paper?
- Legal-ruled sheets, law-ruled pages, legal-pad layouts, and longer lined note pages are the best matches.