What Are Common Sizes of Paper?
Below is a reference guide to the most commonly used paper stock sizes in the U.S. and Canada.
Need help choosing a holder for these sizes? See our What Size Holder Do I Need? guide.
| Description | Width (in) | Height (in) |
|---|---|---|
| Letter | 8.5 | 11 |
| Legal | 8.5 | 14 |
| Ledger | 11 | 17 |
| Index Card | 5 | 3 |
| #10 Envelope | 4.125 | 9.5 |
| Passport | 3.5 | 5 |
| Driver License | 2.375 | 3.625 |
| Birth Certificate | 9 | 14 |
| Credit Card | 3.375 | 2.125 |
| Photo (4x6) | 4 | 6 |
| Photo (5x7) | 5 | 7 |
| Photo (8x10) | 8 | 10 |
| Poster (11x17) | 11 | 17 |
| Poster (16x20) | 16 | 20 |
| Poster (18x24) | 18 | 24 |
| Poster (22x28) | 22 | 28 |
| Poster (24x36) | 24 | 36 |
| Poster (28x40) | 28 | 40 |
| Poster (36x48) | 36 | 48 |