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US Legal paper size

US Legal paper is 216 × 356 mm (8.5 × 14 in) — US Letter width but 3 inches longer.

216 × 356millimetres
8.5 × 14inches

US Legal vs A4

Sizemminches
US Legal216 × 356 mm8.5 × 14 in
A4210 × 297 mm8.27 × 11.69 in
Legal isn't part of the ISO A-series — it's a North American size, so it won't halve or double neatly like A-sizes.

Frequently asked questions

What size is US Legal paper?

216 × 356 mm (8.5 × 14 in).

What is Legal paper used for?

Legal documents and contracts in the US and Canada. It's 8.5 × 14 in — same width as Letter, 3 inches taller.