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What Size Is Copy Paper? Quick Answer for Letter, A4 and Office Buyers<\/h1>\n

If you are asking \u201cwhat size is copy paper,\u201d the answer depends on your market. In the United States, standard copy paper is usually US Letter size, 8.5 x 11 inches<\/strong>. In most international markets, standard office copy paper is usually A4 size, 210 x 297 mm<\/strong>. These two sizes are close, but they are not identical.<\/p>\n

This page is a quick reference for buyers who need a fast answer before ordering. For the full comparison of A4, Letter, Legal, Tabloid, A3 and A5, use our main Copy Paper Size Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Quick Copy Paper Size Reference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Common Name<\/th>\nSize<\/th>\nBest For<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
US Letter<\/td>\n8.5 x 11 inches<\/td>\nStandard office documents in the United States and Canada<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A4<\/td>\n210 x 297 mm<\/td>\nInternational office documents, schools, invoices and business printing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Legal<\/td>\n8.5 x 14 inches<\/td>\nContracts, legal files and official documents<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11×17 \/ Tabloid<\/td>\n11 x 17 inches<\/td>\nCharts, posters, drawings and larger visual documents<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Is Standard Copy Paper A4 or Letter?<\/h2>\n

There is no single global answer. In North America, many people mean Letter size when they say \u201cstandard copy paper.\u201d In Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and many export markets, buyers usually mean A4. This is why B2B purchase orders should always state the exact size instead of only saying \u201cstandard paper.\u201d<\/p>\n

Why the Difference Matters for Procurement<\/h2>\n

A4 and Letter paper are similar enough to cause confusion but different enough to create printing problems. If the wrong size is loaded into a printer, documents may scale, margins may shift, and templates may not align. For schools, offices, government departments and distributors, that can lead to wasted stock and extra reprints.<\/p>\n

Buying Tip for Offices and Distributors<\/h2>\n