Letter size in pixels (width*height).
- 72 DPI – 612 x 791 pixels
- 96 DPI – 816 x 1054 pixels
- 150 DPI – 1276 x 1648 pixels
- 200 DPI – 1701 x 2197 pixels
- 300 DPI – 2551 x 3295 pixels
DPI/PPI = Dots Per Inch or Pixels Per Inch
Letter paper size in inches and mm
- The US letter paper size in inches: 8.5″ x 11″
- Letter paper size in millimeters: 216 x 279 mm.
Letter vs. A4
Letter size paper has almost the same size as a4 paper.
- Letter paper size measures 216 x 279 mm or 8.5 inches x 11 inches.
- A4 paper size measures 210mm x 297mm or 8.27 inches x 11.69 inches.
A4 paper size is the standard paper size used in most countries around the world, including Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Letter size, on the other hand, is the standard paper size used in Canada and the United States.
While the difference in size between A4 and Letter paper may seem small, it’s enough to cause issues when trying to print or share documents between countries that use different paper sizes. It could lead to issues such as documents not fitting correctly on the page or resulting in unwanted white space around the edges of the document.
When it comes to formatting documents, it’s important to ensure that the document is set up to the correct paper size. In case of sending a document from an A4 country to a Letter country, or vice versa, it’s better to check the paper size and adjust accordingly.
Letter size compared to Ledger
The Letter size paper and Ledger size paper are both standard paper sizes. The main difference between them is their dimensions and usage.
- The Letter size paper is commonly used for printing documents, letters, and forms. It is the most widely used paper size in North America and is compatible with most printers, copiers, and office equipment.
- The Ledger size paper, on the other hand is commonly used for printing large documents, such as spreadsheets, blueprints, and architectural drawings. It is sometimes referred to as “Tabloid” size, and is often folded in half to create a booklet or brochure.
In terms of size comparison, the Ledger size paper is twice as large as the Letter size paper. If you fold a Ledger size paper in half, it will be the same size as a Letter size paper. The Ledger size paper is not as commonly used as the Letter size paper, but it is an important size for printing larger documents that cannot fit on standard Letter size paper.
Letter size history
The Letter size paper is a standard paper size used in the United States and Canada. The history of the Letter size paper dates back to the 1920s when the U.S. government started using a standardized paper size for official correspondence. At the time, the size was called “Government Letter” and measured 8 inches by 10.5 inches.
In the 1930s, the size was revised to 8.5 inches by 11 inches, which is the current Letter size. The new size was adopted by the National Bureau of Standards (now the National Institute of Standards and Technology) in 1942 and was later standardized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in 1982.
The Letter size paper quickly became popular because of its compatibility with the typewriters and office equipment of the time. It became the standard size for office and business correspondence, and eventually for printing and copying documents. Today, the Letter size paper is still widely used in the United States and Canada for printing documents, letters, and forms.