Converting 8 1/2 x 11 Inches to Millimeters
The standard paper size used in North America, often referred to as "letter size", is 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches. While this measurement is common in the US and Canada, many other parts of the world use the metric system, which uses millimeters (mm).
Here's how to convert 8 1/2 x 11 inches to millimeters:
Converting Inches to Millimeters
- 1 inch = 25.4 millimeters
Calculation
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Convert 8 1/2 inches to millimeters:
- 8 1/2 inches = 8.5 inches
- 8.5 inches * 25.4 mm/inch = 215.9 mm
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Convert 11 inches to millimeters:
- 11 inches * 25.4 mm/inch = 279.4 mm
Conclusion
Therefore, 8 1/2 x 11 inches is equivalent to 215.9 mm x 279.4 mm in millimeters.
