The US Letter Paper measures 215.9 mm wide by 279.4 mm tall, with a thickness of 0.1 mm. Placed next to a standard credit card (85.6 mm x 54.0 mm), the US Letter Paper is noticeably taller.
Compared to a standard passport book (88.0 mm x 125.0 mm), the US Letter Paper is wider, making it slightly too wide for a standard passport holder. At just 0.1 mm thick, the US Letter Paper is slimmer than most pencils, meaning it disappears into a pocket without creating an obvious bulge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The US Letter Paper is 215.9 mm wide, 279.4 mm tall, and 0.1 mm thick. You can see exactly how these dimensions compare to everyday objects like a credit card or passport on this page.
The US Letter Paper is 11.00 inches tall and 8.50 inches wide.
The US Letter Paper is 0.1 mm (0.00 inches) thick. This is quite slim by modern standards.
The US Letter Paper is 215.9 mm wide and 279.4 mm tall. It may be tight in standard front pockets and is more comfortable in jacket pockets or a bag.
At 215.9 mm wide, the US Letter Paper is best used with two hands for comfortable access to the entire screen.
Yes, the US Letter Paper (279.4 mm tall) is taller than a standard passport (125.0 mm).
No, the US Letter Paper is 140.6 mm shorter than the A3 Paper (279.4 mm vs 420.0 mm).
A standard credit card is 85.6 mm x 54.0 mm. The US Letter Paper at 215.9 mm x 279.4 mm is taller than two credit cards stacked vertically. See the full visual comparison on our compare page.
In centimeters, the US Letter Paper is 21.6 cm x 27.9 cm x 0.0 cm.
