North American sizes
Legal paper size
Legal measures 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in). Contracts and legal documents.
215.9 x 355.6millimetres
8.5 x 14inches
2,550 x 4,200pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 215.9 x 355.6 mm |
| Centimetres | 21.59 x 35.56 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 8.5 x 14 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 8 1/2 x 14 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 612 x 1008 pt |
| Picas | 51 x 84 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 612 x 1,008 px | 0.6 MP |
| 96 dpi | 816 x 1,344 px | 1.1 MP |
| 150 dpi | 1,275 x 2,100 px | 2.7 MP |
| 200 dpi | 1,700 x 2,800 px | 4.8 MP |
| 300 dpi | 2,550 x 4,200 px | 10.7 MP |
| 600 dpi | 5,100 x 8,400 px | 42.8 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) | 221.9 x 361.6 mm | 8.736 x 14.236 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 222.3 x 362 mm | 8.75 x 14.25 in |
How many Legal 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) | 3-up | 3-up |
| B1 (offset) | 6-up | 6-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for Legal
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Folded in half | 177.8 x 215.9 mm | Invite envelope |
| Folded in thirds | 118.5 x 215.9 mm | A9 envelope, 6 x 9 booklet envelope, #14 envelope |
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of Legal?
Legal is 215.9 x 355.6 mm, which is 8.5 x 14 in (8 1/2 x 14 in).
How many pixels is Legal at 300 DPI?
2,550 x 4,200 pixels at 300 dpi, or 1,275 x 2,100 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Dimensions per the relevant standard; see sources.