Letter Paper Size
Letter paper measures 8.5 × 11 inches (215.9 × 279.4 mm). The standard office paper size in the United States and Canada.
| Inches | 8.5 × 11 in |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 215.9 × 279.4 mm |
| Centimetres | 21.6 × 27.9 cm |
| Aspect ratio (long ÷ short) | 1.294 |
| Area | 0.0603 m² |
| Resolution | Width × height | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 72 PPI | 612 × 792 px | Screen design (PDF points) |
| 96 PPI | 816 × 1056 px | Web / CSS pixels |
| 150 PPI | 1275 × 1650 px | Draft print quality |
| 300 PPI | 2550 × 3300 px | High-quality print |
| Paper weight | One sheet | 500 sheets (one ream) |
|---|---|---|
| 70 gsm | 4.22 g | 2.11 kg |
| 80 gsm | 4.83 g | 2.41 kg |
| 90 gsm | 5.43 g | 2.71 kg |
| 100 gsm | 6.03 g | 3.02 kg |
| 120 gsm | 7.24 g | 3.62 kg |
| 160 gsm | 9.65 g | 4.83 kg |
| Print onto | Scale |
|---|---|
| A5 paper | 68.6% |
| A4 paper | 97.3% |
| A3 paper | 137.6% |
| Legal paper | 100.0% |
Where you will see Letter
In the United States and Canada, Letter is the default size for printers, documents, forms and resumes.
About Letter
Letter 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 Letter paper?
Letter paper is 8.5 × 11 inches (215.9 × 279.4 mm).
How many pixels is Letter?
At 300 PPI, Letter is 2550 × 3300 pixels; at 150 PPI it is 1275 × 1650 pixels.
Related
- A4 Paper Size210 × 297 mm
- A4 vs Letter: What Is the Difference?Side-by-side comparison
- Legal Paper Size8.5 × 14 in
Last updated: 2026-10-03