What Size Is Foolscap Paper?
Foolscap, part of the Imperial under the Imperial Paper Sizes group, measures 342.9 x 431.8 mm, which is 34.29 x 43.18 cm or approximately 13.5 x 17.0 inches. It follows the British Imperial specification and has an area of approximately 0.1481 m².
Foolscap Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Foolscap Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 342.9 mm | 431.8 mm |
| Centimeters | 34.29 cm | 43.18 cm |
| Inches | 13.5 in | 17.0 in |
| Feet | 1.12 ft | 1.42 ft |
| Meters | 0.343 m | 0.432 m |
| Points | 972 pt | 1224 pt |
| Picas | 81.0 pc | 102.0 pc |
What Is Foolscap Paper Used For?
Traditional British Printing
This historical Imperial format was used in British printing before metrication.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use Foolscap when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
Foolscap can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
Foolscap is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in Foolscap are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
Foolscap dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.