Paper Sizes for Printable Grid Paper: Letter, A4 and More
Letter is the standard in the US and Canada; A4 is the standard in most other countries. Choosing the right paper format ensures your grid lines print without clipping or scaling.
Standard Dimensions Reference Table
The table below lists exact dimensions for all six paper formats supported by our vector generator. Measurements are derived directly from mathematical points (1/72 inch):
| Paper Size | Standard Region | Inches | Millimeters | Points (72 dpi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letter | US, Canada | 8.5 x 11 in | 215.9 x 279.4 mm | 612 x 792 pt |
| Legal | US, Canada | 8.5 x 14 in | 215.9 x 355.6 mm | 612 x 1008 pt |
| Tabloid (11 x 17) | US, Canada | 11 x 17 in | 279.4 x 431.8 mm | 792 x 1224 pt |
| A5 | International | 5.83 x 8.27 in | 148 x 210 mm | 419.5 x 595.3 pt |
| A4 | International | 8.27 x 11.69 in | 210 x 297 mm | 595.3 x 841.9 pt |
| A3 | International | 11.69 x 16.54 in | 297 x 420 mm | 841.9 x 1190.6 pt |
Explore Grid Paper by Size
Jump directly to pre-configured size templates for graph, dot grid, and lined notebook layouts:
Letter Paper Templates
8.5 x 11 in (215.9 x 279.4 mm)
Legal Paper Templates
8.5 x 14 in (215.9 x 355.6 mm)
Tabloid (11 x 17) Paper Templates
11 x 17 in (279.4 x 431.8 mm)
Choosing Between Letter and A4
If you are in North America (the United States, Canada, or Mexico), standard office copy paper is Letter (8.5 x 11 inches). If you are in the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, or Africa, standard copy paper is A4 (210 x 297 mm).
Notice that Letter is wider than A4 (8.5 inches vs 8.27 inches), but A4 is taller than Letter (11.69 inches vs 11.0 inches). For this reason, printing an A4 grid document onto Letter paper without adjusting settings will cause top and bottom lines to be clipped. Always match your generator selection to the paper loaded in your printer.