North American sizes
Legal size
215.9 × 355.6 mm
8.50 × 14.00 in · 21.59 × 35.56 cm
Legal measures 215.9 × 355.6 mm (21.59 × 35.56 cm; 8.50 × 14.00 in). At 300 DPI that is 2550 × 4200 pixels.
Millimetres
215.9 × 355.6 mm
Centimetres
21.59 × 35.56 cm
Inches
8.50 × 14.00 in
Points (pt)
612 × 1008 pt
Legal in pixels
| DPI | Pixels (portrait) | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | 612 × 1008 | Legacy screen standard, PDF points |
| 96 | 816 × 1344 | Screens, CSS pixels |
| 150 | 1275 × 2100 | Everyday printing |
| 300 | 2550 × 4200 | Print quality |
FAQ — Legal
What size is Legal in centimetres?
Legal is 21.59 × 35.56 cm (215.9 × 355.6 mm) in portrait orientation.
How many pixels is Legal?
It depends on the resolution: at 300 DPI (print) Legal is 2550 × 4200 pixels; at 96 DPI (screen) it is 816 × 1344 pixels.
What is Legal used for?
US legal documents (8.5 × 14 in).