Paper Size Ledger – Uses, Dimensions & Comparison

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Ledger-size publications offer a wider canvas for presenting information with clarity and visual impact compared to standard paper sizes, such as the paper size Letter. As a result, Ledger is used in professional, academic, and design-focused documents. In this article, we’ll explore the dimensions of Ledger and compare it with Tabloid.

Definition: Paper size Ledger

The paper size Ledger (ANSI B) is part of the ANSI paper size series, meaning that it’s mainly used in North America. This US paper size measures 17 × 11 in or 432 × 279 mm, which means that it has the same dimensions as the paper size Tabloid.

Paper size Dimensions (in) Dimensions (mm)
Half Letter 5.5 × 8.5 in 140 × 216 mm
Letter 8.5 × 11 in 216 × 279 mm
Legal 8.5 × 14 in 216 × 356 mm
Tabloid 11 × 17 in 279 × 432 mm
Ledger 17 × 11 in 432 × 279 mm

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Uses

Ledger paper has numerous uses:

  • Magazines
  • Newspapers
  • Spreadsheets
  • Posters

Ledger vs. Tabloid

Ledger and Tabloid are essentially the same paper size; however, their orientation is different. While Ledger (17×11) is used horizontally (in landscape format), Tabloid (11×17) is used vertically (in portrait format).

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FAQs

Yes but no. Ledger has the same measurements as 11×17; however, it’s in landscape format, meaning that it measures 17 × 11 inches.

No, A3 is not the same size as Ledger since A3 measures 11.7 × 16.5 in (297 × 420 mm), whereas Ledger measures 17 × 11 inches (432 × 279 mm).

The dimensions of Ledger paper measure 17 × 11 inches (432 × 279 mm).

Ledger is also referred to as Tabloid and ANSI B.

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Melissa Gertschnig works as a Content Manager for the English market at BachelorPrint. A love for languages and other cultures has led her to become a foreign language correspondence clerk, with a primary focus on English and Spanish. This gained her a high proficiency English level in listening, writing, and reading. During her training, Melissa had been awarded a Level 2 Pearson LCCI Certificate for Business English. While working full-time, she earned her certificate in Online Marketing, which ultimately led her to BachelorPrint, where she delivers professionally written and educational content for students and curious individuals all around the world.

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Gertschnig, M. (2026, June 03). Paper Size Ledger – Uses, Dimensions & Comparison. BachelorPrint. https://www.bachelorprint.com/ca/printing-guide/printer-paper/paper-size/paper-size-ledger/ (retrieved 2026-06-03)

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Gertschnig, Melissa: Paper Size Ledger – Uses, Dimensions & Comparison, in: BachelorPrint, 2026-06-03, [online] https://www.bachelorprint.com/ca/printing-guide/printer-paper/paper-size/paper-size-ledger/ (retrieved 2026-06-03).

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