what size is letter paper

Letter paper (the common U.S. printer paper size) measures 8.5 × 11 inches , which is approximately 216 × 279 millimeters.

For quick reference:

• In inches: 8.5 in (width) × 11 in (height)

• In millimeters: 215.9 mm × 279.4 mm (often rounded to 216 × 279 mm)

• In centimeters: about 21.6 cm × 27.9 cm

This size is the standard everyday paper for home, school, and office printing in the United States and Canada.