It is roughly equal to 1/3rd of a tablespoon, 1/48th of a US cup, 1/3rd of a cubic inch, or 5 mL. This unit can be abbreviated to tsp. Ounces Definition. Known as the US fluid ounce, the unit of volume for liquid substances is used as ounce in the US and other countries practicing the US Customary system.
Jump to laser/copier legal size paper. Jump to inkjet legal size paper. 14 inches. (length) For all papers available in legal size, refer the tables below for inkjet and laser/copier papers (or use the quick navigation links above to go to a table). Legal size paper is used for applications such as brochures and legal documents. It is a standardized paper size (English measurement system) in the United States and in other countries which still rely on English-based paper sizes. The legal size paper dimensions are 8.5-inches by 14-inches. 8.5 inches.
By Jason Giesler, Library Intern. Necessitating larger file cabinets, failing to fit in standard binders, and a real pain in the neck to copy and scan, one wonders, what are the origins of 8 1/2â³ x 14â sized legal paper? There are several historical stories relating to the adoption of legal sized paper. According to one story, during the time of Henry VIII, paper was printed in 17â³ x 22â sheets because this was the largest size of mold that papermakers could carry. These large sheets were known as foolscap.