Paper
Legal Paper
The North American designation for 8.5×14 inch page size.
Detailed Explanation
Legal is the North American standard paper size measuring 8.5×14 inches (216×356mm). It's 3 inches longer than standard Letter size (8.5×11"), providing additional space for legal documents, contracts, and forms that require more content than letter size but don't need the width of ledger paper. Despite the name, legal paper isn't mandated for legal documents - the name simply reflects its historical use in legal offices. Copiers designed for North American markets typically support legal paper in their standard paper trays.
Examples
- 8.5×14 inches (216×356mm)
- Legal documents and contracts
- Government forms
- Longer correspondence
Quick Info
Category
Paper
Also Known As
8.5x14Foolscap (historical)