Printable Wide Ruled Paper
Free PDF download with standard 8.7mm (11/32") line spacing — the roomier ruling preferred for larger handwriting and notes you plan to annotate.
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What is wide ruled paper?
Wide ruled (or "legal ruled") paper spaces its horizontal lines 8.7mm — 11/32 of an inch — apart, with a red vertical margin line on the left. The extra room per line lets large or fast handwriting stay legible without letters crowding into the line above.
Many adults with larger handwriting, and anyone who annotates between lines (editors marking up drafts, writers revising by hand, students adding notes to a first pass), deliberately choose wide ruled for the breathing room.
Wide ruled vs college ruled
The only physical difference is spacing: 8.7mm for wide ruled versus 7.1mm for college ruled, which works out to roughly 29 lines versus 36 lines on a Letter page. If you are unsure which to pick, match it to your handwriting size and how you plan to use the page — our full college ruled vs wide ruled comparison covers this in detail.
Frequently asked questions
What is the line spacing on wide ruled paper?
Wide ruled paper uses 8.7mm line spacing — 11/32 of an inch — which fits about 29 lines on a US Letter page.
Who should use wide ruled paper?
Wide ruled suits anyone whose letters feel cramped on college ruled lines — people with large or fast handwriting, anyone writing with a broad pen or marker, and writers who want room to annotate between lines.
Can I make wide ruled paper with different colors or fonts?
Yes — open the free online generator, pick the Wide Ruled template, and customize line color, paper color, and spacing before printing or downloading your own PDF.