North American sizes

Government Legal paper size

Government Legal measures 215.9 x 330.2 mm (8.5 x 13 in). Legal documents in some countries; known as Folio.

Government LegalA4Letter
215.9 x 330.2millimetres
8.5 x 13inches
2,550 x 3,900pixels @ 300 dpi

Dimensions in every unit

UnitWidth x height
Millimetres215.9 x 330.2 mm
Centimetres21.59 x 33.02 cm
Inches (decimal)8.5 x 13 in
Inches (fraction)8 1/2 x 13 in
Points (1/72 in)612 x 936 pt
Picas51 x 78 pc

Pixel dimensions by resolution

ResolutionPixelsMegapixels
72 dpi612 x 936 px0.6 MP
96 dpi816 x 1,248 px1 MP
150 dpi1,275 x 1,950 px2.5 MP
200 dpi1,700 x 2,600 px4.4 MP
300 dpi2,550 x 3,900 px9.9 MP
600 dpi5,100 x 7,800 px39.8 MP

300 dpi is the usual target for printed photos and artwork; 72–96 dpi is screen resolution.

Document size with bleed

BleedMillimetresInches
3 mm bleed (each side)221.9 x 336.2 mm8.736 x 13.236 in
0.125 in bleed (each side)222.3 x 336.6 mm8.75 x 13.25 in

How many Government Legal fit on a press sheet

SheetWithout bleedWith 3 mm bleed
A31-up1-up
SRA31-up1-up
Tabloid 11 x 17 in1-up1-up
12 x 18 in1-up1-up
13 x 19 in (Super B)2-up1-up
B2 (offset)4-up4-up
B1 (offset)9-up8-up

Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.

Envelopes for Government Legal

FoldFolded sizeEnvelopes that fit
Folded in half165.1 x 215.9 mmInvite envelope
Folded in thirds110.1 x 215.9 mmC6/C5 envelope, #11 envelope, A9 envelope

Similar sizes

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of Government Legal?
Government Legal is 215.9 x 330.2 mm, which is 8.5 x 13 in (8 1/2 x 13 in).
How many pixels is Government Legal at 300 DPI?
2,550 x 3,900 pixels at 300 dpi, or 1,275 x 1,950 at 150 dpi.

Sources & data

  • Dimensions per the relevant standard; see sources.