Letter vs Legal
Dimensions, area and a same-scale visual comparison.
Letter vs Legal
Letter
215.9 × 279.4 mm
Legal
215.9 × 355.6 mm
Width difference: 0 mm
Height difference: 76.2 mm
Area difference: 164.52 cm²
Relative area: 78.6% (Letter as a share of Legal)
| Attribute | Letter | Legal |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (mm) | 215.9 × 279.4 | 215.9 × 355.6 |
| Dimensions (in) | 8.5 × 11 | 8.5 × 14 |
| Area | 603.22 cm² | 767.74 cm² |
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.294 | 1 : 1.647 |
| Standard / region | North American customary / North America | North American customary / North America |