11x17, Tabloid and Ledger Size Paper

Not all printing jobs are not created equally. Some may require you to print small photos or extend beyond the typical paper sizes of letter size (8.5” x 11.5”) or legal size (8.5” x 14”) to larger sizes, like 11" x 17". Also known as tabloid or ledger paper, this larger size provides more printing space that is ideal for detailed architectural, construction, and engineering drawings.

Along with that, 11" x 17" paper can serve a number of purposes around your home or office. Let’s dive a little deeper into these large sheets of paper.

Best Uses for 11" x 17" Paper

11" x 17" paper, or 28 x 43 centimeters if you’re using the metric system, works great for situations you might come across in architectural or engineering offices. It provides more space for technical drawings to allow for the detailed specifications they typically need.

Aside from technical uses, wide-format 11" x 17" paper can come in handy for a number of industries. 11" x 17" paper is typically used for restaurant menus to list dishes, descriptions, and prices. It also works well for marketing materials such as direct mailings, brochures, and booklets. Of course, 11" x 17" paper requires wide format tabloid printers, which we also offer.

Find the 11" x 17" Brightness and Color You Need

Our 11" x 17" paper reams come in a variety of brightnesses and colors that can be used to heighten the quality of your final printed project. To find the right color for your project, use the sort function and browse through our many color options.

11" x 17" Paper in the Quantities You Need

Depending on what you’re printing, sometimes you’ll only need a small amount of paper while other times, you’ll need quite a bit to finish the job. Additionally, you may only need standard weight printing paper to capture your project, but others may require you to find a paper that’s more substantial.

No matter how much and what type of paper you need, Staples has you covered. We offer a range of multipurpose paper as well as business paper, cardstock, and more in reams ranging from 200 pages to 5000.

Is A4 Paper the Same as 11" x 17" Paper?

If you do not print often, you may have only heard of the ISO standard labels for paper, such as A3 or A4 and you have no idea what they mean. These sheets of paper can be measure as:

• A3 is roughly equivalent to 11" x 17" paper (they are 11.69 x 16.54 inches)
• A4 is roughly equivalent to 8.3 x 11 paper (they are 8.27 x 11.69 inches)

A3 is also called “legal” size and is a little bit bigger than standard US Letter paper. A4, on the other hand, corresponds to “tabloid” sizes. So, if you hear these terms being thrown around at your local printing shop, you’ll finally understand the lingo.