Letter Graph Paper (8.5 × 11)
Letter (8.5 × 11 in) is the standard US paper size for school, office, and home printers. Generate Letter graph paper with a ¼ inch or ⅕ inch grid, switch to dot or isometric, and print or download a vector PDF.
Letter graph paper dimensions
- US Letter is 8.5 inches wide by 11 inches tall — 215.9 × 279.4 mm.
- With a 0.5 inch margin, the printable area is roughly 7.5 × 10 inches.
- On a ¼ inch grid that gives you 30 squares across and 40 down.
- On a ⅕ inch grid (5 squares per inch) that gives you 37–38 across and 50 down.
Common Letter grid styles
- ¼ inch square — the classic US classroom and engineering paper.
- ⅕ inch square — five squares per inch; common in older engineering pads.
- ⅛ inch square — fine grid for technical drawings.
- ¼ inch dot grid — for journaling and minimal note-taking.
- ¼ inch isometric — for 3D sketches and technical illustration.
Letter vs A4
- Letter is slightly wider and shorter than A4 (8.5 × 11 vs 8.27 × 11.69 in).
- Letter is the default in the US and Canada; A4 is the international standard everywhere else.
- For students and engineers working across borders, A4 is usually safer; for US-only use, Letter is the natural choice.
Frequently asked questions
What size is US Letter paper?
Letter is 8.5 × 11 inches (215.9 × 279.4 mm). It is the standard paper size in the US and Canada.
What is the standard grid for Letter graph paper?
A ¼ inch (0.25 in) square grid with a heavier line every inch is the most common. ⅕ inch and ⅛ inch are also widely used in engineering.
Will the grid print at the correct size?
Yes, as long as you print at 100% scale. Disable "fit to page" so the squares stay true to size.
Can I use landscape Letter?
Yes. Switch orientation to Landscape in the generator and the grid will fill an 11 × 8.5 inch page.
Can I print on A4 instead?
Yes — just switch the paper size to A4 in the sidebar. The grid will re-fit automatically.