Ultimate Guide to Long Bond Paper Size: Dimensions, Uses, and Tips 

Long bond paper is an office paper that is 8.5 inches wide and 13 inches long (21.6 cm x 33.0 cm). This relatively large size can provide more space for printing or writing, which can fully meet the user’s needs for content expansion or layout optimization.

Due to the advantages of paper length, Long bond paper is popular in offices, schools and printing industries, such as architectural drawings, engineering drawings, legal documents and very large reports.

What is the Bond Paper Size

The standard size of bond paper is 8.5 inches wide by 11 inches long, commonly known as letter size. The long version of the bond paper only varies in length, being 13 inches long.

However, the term “Bond Paper” does not come from the size.

Louis-Nicolas Robert’s continuous paper machine in 1801 facilitated its production. Initially crafted from cotton rags, its superior quality led to its use in official documents and bonds.

With exceptional durability and resistance to aging, it became favored for office use, printing, and archival purposes.

Today, due to its strength, longevity, and standardized size, bond paper remains a top choice, serving various applications across industries.

Standard Sizes of Bond Paper

In fact, standard paper sizes vary by region and application, and the standard sizes of coated paper may vary slightly in different countries and regions. The following is a list of standard sizes for coated paper:

Letter Size (North America): 8.5 inches x 11 inches (21.6 cm x 27.9 cm)

(This is the most common size used in the United States, Canada, and Mexico for various printing and office purposes.)

Legal Size (North America): 8.5 inches x 14 inches (21.6 cm x 35.6 cm)

(Slightly longer than letter size, legal size paper is commonly used for legal documents, contracts, and official correspondence in North America.)

A4 Size (International): 8.27 inches x 11.7 inches (21.0 cm x 29.7 cm)

(The A4 size is the most widely used standard globally and is prevalent in countries that follow ISO 216 paper sizes, including most of Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. It’s slightly narrower and longer than letter size, and it’s the standard size for documents, letters, and printing in many countries worldwide.)

A3 Size (International): 11.7 inches x 16.5 inches (29.7 cm x 42.0 cm)

(Twice the size of A4, A3 paper is commonly used for posters, presentations, diagrams, and large format printing. It’s also part of the ISO 216 paper size standard and widely used in countries that follow this standard.)

Folio Size (Europe): 8.27 inches x 13 inches (21.0 cm x 33.0 cm)

(Folio size paper is primarily used in Europe and is slightly longer than letter size. It’s commonly used for printing documents, reports, and presentations.)

Quarto Size (Europe): Dimensions: 8.46 inches x 10.83 inches (21.5 cm x 27.5 cm)

(Quarto size paper is smaller than A4 and is often used for books, magazines, and pamphlets in Europe.)

Foolscap Size (UK and Commonwealth Countries): 21.6 cm x 34.3 cm (8.5 inches x 13.5 inches)

(Historically used in the UK and Commonwealth countries, foolscap paper is slightly longer than A4 and is used for legal documents, letters, and office correspondence.)

Long Bond Paper vs. Letter vs. Legal vs. A4

In fact, there are certain differences between long bond paper and other common paper sizes. However, this difference is similar to the difference between Legal and A4, which gives different paper sizes different application scenarios. Here’s how long bond paper compares to other common paper sizes:

Long Bond Papaer	Others
8.5 inches x 13 inches	Letter ：8.5 inches x 11 inches
	Legal ：8.5 inches x 14 inches
	A4 ：8.27 inches x 11.7 inches

So, what makes us choose long bond paper instead of other paper sizes?

As we mentioned earlier, long bond paper is longer than letter, which means we have more space for printing or books. This is the most critical reason why we choose long bond paper.

Have you ever faced a work report or presentation with complex content? Due to its extra length, long bond paper can accommodate complex content, without being excessively long like Legal paper.

Beyond that, long bond paper is ideal for projects involving large charts or diagrams, minimizing the need for multiple sheets or content reduction.

How to Long Bond Paper in Microsoft Word

By now, you should have a good understanding of long bond paper. If you’re looking to use this paper size in Microsoft Word, here’s how to set it up:

Step 1. Open Microsoft Word and create a new document.

Step 2. Click on the “Layout” tab in the ribbon.

Step 3. In the “Page Setup” group, click on the “Size” button.

From the dropdown menu, select “More Paper Sizes…” (This option allows you to create a custom paper size).

Step 4. In the “Page Setup” dialog box, go to the “Paper” tab.

Step 5. Under “Paper Size,” choose “Custom Size.” Enter the following dimensions for long bond paper:

– Width:8.5 inches

– Height:13 inches

Step 6. Click “OK” to save your custom paper size.

Later, you can also convert your document from Microsoft Word to PDF format, and change page size in PDF again. In addition, you can also use Google Chrome to print on legal size paper, meeting your needs in various sizes.

Conclusion

This article describes in detail long bond paper. This kind of paper has a long history and is widely used. Its relatively large size is very suitable for the needs of institutions and units such as governments and schools.

It is the first choice in specific environments. You can use this paper in Microsoft Word to get a feel for its functionality.