Paper size guide
Tabloid (Ledger) paper size
Tabloid (Ledger) measures 279.4 × 431.8 mm, which is 11 × 17 inches (27.94 × 43.18 cm). Tabloid (11 × 17 inches) is twice the area of US Letter and is also called Ledger.
Tabloid (Ledger) dimensions
| Millimetres | 279.4 × 431.8 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 27.94 × 43.18 cm |
| Inches | 11 × 17 in |
| Points | 792 × 1224 pt |
| Pixels at 72 dpi | 792 × 1224 px |
| Pixels at 150 dpi | 1650 × 2550 px |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 3300 × 5100 px |
| Proportion | 1 : 1.545 |
Drawing on Tabloid (Ledger)
Tabloid is the US counterpart to A3 for many artists: room for detail and expression with large-format sketch pads and prints readily available.
Typical uses: larger finished drawings, prints and posters.
Usable drawing area with a margin
Most artists leave a margin so the drawing can be mounted and the edges stay clean.
| Margin | Drawing area (mm) | Drawing area (in) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 mm all round | 259.4 × 411.8 | 10.21 × 16.21 |
| 20 mm all round | 239.4 × 391.8 | 9.43 × 15.43 |
| 30 mm all round | 219.4 × 371.8 | 8.64 × 14.64 |
To copy a reference photo accurately onto Tabloid (Ledger), try the grid drawing tool, which scales a grid to your paper size. Choosing paper? See the best paper for coloured pencils and paper weight explained.
Framing Tabloid (Ledger)
Frames sized exactly to Tabloid (Ledger) are not universal, so most artists mount the drawing and choose a larger standard frame. With a mount overlapping by roughly 6 mm each side, the visible image (aperture) is about 267.4 × 419.8 mm.
Standard frames that leave at least 20 mm of mount border around a Tabloid (Ledger) sheet:
| Frame | Side border | Top and bottom |
|---|---|---|
| A2 | 76.3 mm | 87.1 mm |
| A1 | 163.3 mm | 210.6 mm |
| 16 × 20 inch | 69.5 mm | 44.1 mm |
| 18 × 24 inch | 94.9 mm | 94.9 mm |
| 20 × 24 inch | 120.3 mm | 94.9 mm |
Try your own numbers in the frame and mount calculator, or read how to frame and mount a drawing.
Frequently asked questions
What size is Tabloid (Ledger) in inches?+
Tabloid (Ledger) is 11 × 17 inches (279.4 × 431.8 mm, or 27.94 × 43.18 cm).
What is Tabloid (Ledger) in pixels?+
At 72 dpi Tabloid (Ledger) is 792 × 1224 pixels, at 150 dpi it is 1650 × 2550, and at 300 dpi it is 3300 × 5100. Use 300 dpi to scan or print artwork at full quality.
How much of the sheet can I draw on at Tabloid (Ledger)?+
With a 20 mm margin around the edge, the drawing area on Tabloid (Ledger) is 239.4 × 391.8 mm. Leave more if you plan to mount the drawing, because a mount overlaps the paper by around 6 mm on each side.