You will need to consider the siding and roofing materials you would like to use to finish this space. And you might weigh the quality of exterior materials against their visibility. Also in the cost of the addition, be careful to factor in the permits needed and the work needed to prepare the foundation.
Envelope size - 4-3/8 x 5-3/4. Card paper size - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 (half a letter sized sheet). Finished card size - 4-1/4 x 5-1/2. A4: Envelope size - 4-3/4 x 6-1/4. Card Paper Size 8 x 12-1/4. Card finished size - 4-1/2 x 6-1/8.
As with the Letter paper size A4 size paper is 6mm (0.2) narrow than US Legal paper, however unlike previously A4 has a smaller length than Legal paper by 59mm (2.3). Thus Legal paper is bigger in area than A4 by 0.015 square metres (0.18 square yards).