Printable wide ruled paper for kids and beginners
Roomier 11/32 inch rows make writing easier for younger students and anyone practicing handwriting.
30 lines · 0.3438″ apart
Ready-to-print wide ruled paper templates
Print one as it is, download the PDF, or load it into the editor above to adjust it first.
Wide ruled
College ruled
Narrow ruled
8 mm
What is wide ruled paper?
Wide ruled paper, also known as legal ruled, has lines 11/32 inch (about 8.7 mm) apart, the widest of the standard US rulings. The extra space suits elementary school children, people with larger handwriting, and anyone who wants room for corrections between lines. A US Letter page with half-inch margins has 30 lines.
What wide ruled paper is used for
- Elementary school writing assignments
- Handwriting practice for kids and adults
- Notes for larger handwriting or low vision
- Drafts with room for edits between the lines
Wide ruled paper on A4, Letter and other paper sizes
| Paper size | Printed area | At default settings |
|---|---|---|
| US Letterdefault8.5 × 11 in | 7.5 × 10 in | 30 lines · 0.3438″ apart |
| A4210 × 297 mm | 7.2677 × 10.6929 in | 32 lines · 0.3438″ apart |
| A5148 × 210 mm | 4.8268 × 7.2677 in | 22 lines · 0.3438″ apart |
| A3297 × 420 mm | 10.6929 × 15.5354 in | 46 lines · 0.3438″ apart |
| US Legal8.5 × 14 in | 7.5 × 13 in | 38 lines · 0.3438″ apart |
How to print wide ruled paper at actual size
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Click “Download PDF” and open the file in your PDF viewer.
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In the print dialog, set the scale to 100% or “Actual size”, not “Fit to page”.
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Choose the paper size that matches your settings and print. Measure one square or line with a ruler to check.
Wide ruled paper: frequently asked questions
Who should use wide ruled paper?
It suits elementary students and anyone with larger handwriting. Its 11/32 inch rows give more room than college ruled (9/32 inch).
Is wide ruled the same as legal ruled?
Yes. “Legal ruled” is another name for 11/32 inch wide ruling and has nothing to do with the US Legal paper size.
How many lines does a wide ruled page have?
About 30 lines on US Letter with half-inch margins, and 32 on A4 with the same margins.