What Size Is Small Foolscap Paper?
Small Foolscap, part of the Imperial under the Imperial Paper Sizes group, measures 336.5 x 419.1 mm, which is 33.65 x 41.91 cm or approximately 13.25 x 16.5 inches. It follows the British Imperial specification and has an area of approximately 0.141 m².
Small Foolscap Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Small Foolscap Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 336.5 mm | 419.1 mm |
| Centimeters | 33.65 cm | 41.91 cm |
| Inches | 13.25 in | 16.5 in |
| Feet | 1.1 ft | 1.38 ft |
| Meters | 0.337 m | 0.419 m |
| Points | 954 pt | 1188 pt |
| Picas | 79.5 pc | 99.0 pc |
What Is Small 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 Small Foolscap when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
Small Foolscap can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
Small Foolscap is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in Small Foolscap are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
Small Foolscap dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.