how big is a piece of paper

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The size of a piece of paper depends on the standard or type of paper you are referring to. Here are some common paper sizes:

Common Paper Sizes

1. Letter Size (US)

  • Dimensions: 8.5 inches × 11 inches (215.9 mm × 279.4 mm)
  • Commonly used in the United States and Canada for everyday printing and writing.

2. A4 Size (International)

  • Dimensions: 210 mm × 297 mm (8.27 inches × 11.69 inches)
  • The most widely used paper size internationally, especially in offices and schools.

3. Legal Size (US)

  • Dimensions: 8.5 inches × 14 inches (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm)
  • Used for legal documents in the US.

4. Other Sizes

  • A3 (twice the size of A4): 297 mm × 420 mm
  • B5: 176 mm × 250 mm

If you specify the type or standard of paper, I can provide the exact dimensions!