Paper Sizes Chart

Junior Legal Paper Size

Junior Legal paper measures 5 × 8 inches (127 × 203.2 mm). A small pad size, common for notes and legal pads.

Inches5 × 8 in
Millimetres127 × 203.2 mm
Centimetres12.7 × 20.3 cm
Aspect ratio (long ÷ short)1.600
Area0.0258 m²
Pixel dimensions at common resolutions
ResolutionWidth × heightTypical use
72 PPI360 × 576 pxScreen design (PDF points)
96 PPI480 × 768 pxWeb / CSS pixels
150 PPI750 × 1200 pxDraft print quality
300 PPI1500 × 2400 pxHigh-quality print
Weight of Junior Legal paper at common paper weights (gsm)
Paper weightOne sheet500 sheets (one ream)
70 gsm1.81 g0.90 kg
80 gsm2.06 g1.03 kg
90 gsm2.32 g1.16 kg
100 gsm2.58 g1.29 kg
120 gsm3.10 g1.55 kg
160 gsm4.13 g2.06 kg
Scale to fit a Junior Legal page onto other paper (fit to page)
Print ontoScale
A5 paper103.3%
A4 paper146.2%
A3 paper206.7%
Letter paper137.5%
Legal paper170.0%

Where you will see Junior Legal

Junior Legal is the size of small legal pads and note pads, 5 × 8 inches.

About Junior Legal

Junior Legal is one of the traditional North American paper sizes, which are defined in inches rather than millimetres. Unlike the ISO A series, these sizes do not share one aspect ratio, so scaling a page between them changes its shape. See how to scale a document between paper sizes.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of Junior Legal paper?

Junior Legal paper is 5 × 8 inches (127 × 203.2 mm).

How many pixels is Junior Legal?

At 300 PPI, Junior Legal is 1500 × 2400 pixels; at 150 PPI it is 750 × 1200 pixels.

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Last updated: 2026-10-03