North American sizes
Legal Extra paper size
Legal Extra measures 241 x 381 mm (9.49 x 15 in). Part of the North American sizes.
241 x 381millimetres
9.49 x 15inches
2,846 x 4,500pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 241 x 381 mm |
| Centimetres | 24.1 x 38.1 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 9.488 x 15 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 9 1/2 x 15 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 683.1 x 1080 pt |
| Picas | 56.93 x 90 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 683 x 1,080 px | 0.7 MP |
| 96 dpi | 911 x 1,440 px | 1.3 MP |
| 150 dpi | 1,423 x 2,250 px | 3.2 MP |
| 200 dpi | 1,898 x 3,000 px | 5.7 MP |
| 300 dpi | 2,846 x 4,500 px | 12.8 MP |
| 600 dpi | 5,693 x 9,000 px | 51.2 MP |
300 dpi is the usual target for printed photos and artwork; 72–96 dpi is screen resolution.
Document size with bleed
| Bleed | Millimetres | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 3 mm bleed (each side) | 247 x 387 mm | 9.724 x 15.236 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 247.4 x 387.4 mm | 9.738 x 15.25 in |
How many Legal Extra fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| A3 | 1-up | 1-up |
| SRA3 | 1-up | 1-up |
| Tabloid 11 x 17 in | 1-up | 1-up |
| 12 x 18 in | 1-up | 1-up |
| 13 x 19 in (Super B) | 1-up | 1-up |
| B2 (offset) | 2-up | 2-up |
| B1 (offset) | 4-up | 4-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for Legal Extra
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Unfolded | 241 x 381 mm | DIN E4 envelope |
This size is listed in the Wikipedia article on paper sizes under “Inch-based loose sizes”. Historic and regional sizes can vary between sources and mills.
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of Legal Extra?
Legal Extra is 241 x 381 mm, which is 9.49 x 15 in (9 1/2 x 15 in).
How many pixels is Legal Extra at 300 DPI?
2,846 x 4,500 pixels at 300 dpi, or 1,423 x 2,250 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Listed in the Wikipedia article “Paper size” (CC BY-SA 4.0).