1/4 in ruling
1/4 in Lined Paper — Printable PDF
Ruled paper with exactly 1/4 in (6.35 mm) between lines. This page gives the measured line count for every sheet size, shows how 1/4 in compares with the named ruling standards and its nearest neighbouring spacings, and provides a print-ready PDF. 1/4 inch is the US narrow ruled standard, equal to 6.35 mm. It is marginally wider than the 6 mm metric equivalent.
Quick answer
How many lines are on 1/4 in lined paper?
1/4 in lined paper has 1/4 in (6.35 mm) between ruled lines. On A4 that gives about 42 lines per sheet, on US Letter 39, and on Legal 51, allowing a 15 mm margin top and bottom. Download it free as a print-ready PDF.
- Line spacing
- 6.35 mm (0.25 in)
- Lines per inch
- 4.0
- Lines per A4
- 42
- Lines per US Letter
- 39
- Lines per Legal
- 51
- Closest standard
- Narrow Ruled paper
- Price
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Capacity
How Many 1/4 in Lines Fit on a Page
| Sheet | Dimensions | Rulable height | Lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| A4 | 210 × 297 mm | 267 mm | 42 |
| Letter | 215.9 × 279.4 mm | 249 mm | 39 |
| Legal | 215.9 × 355.6 mm | 326 mm | 51 |
Line pitch is measured centre to centre between adjacent rules, which is how ruled paper is specified. Changing the margin in the generator changes the line count accordingly.
In context
1/4 in Compared With Standard Rulings
| Format | Pitch | Relative to 1/4 in | Lines / A4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notebook | 7.1 mm | 0.75 mm wider | 37 |
| Handwriting | 8.7 mm | 2.35 mm wider | 30 |
| Cursive | 7.1 mm | 0.75 mm wider | 37 |
| Journal | 7.1 mm | 0.75 mm wider | 37 |
| College Ruled | 7.1 mm | 0.75 mm wider | 37 |
| Wide Ruled | 8.7 mm | 2.35 mm wider | 30 |
| Narrow Ruled | 6.0 mm | 0.35 mm tighter | 44 |
| Cornell Notes | 7.1 mm | 0.75 mm wider | 37 |
| Dotted | 5.0 mm | 1.35 mm tighter | 53 |
| Reporter Notebook | 6.0 mm | 0.35 mm tighter | 44 |
| Right-Handed Slant (Low Angle) | 8.7 mm | 2.35 mm wider | 30 |
| Right-Handed Slant (High Angle) | 8.7 mm | 2.35 mm wider | 30 |
| Left-Handed Slant (Low Angle) | 8.7 mm | 2.35 mm wider | 30 |
| Left-Handed Slant (High Angle) | 8.7 mm | 2.35 mm wider | 30 |
1/4 inch is the US narrow ruled standard, equal to 6.35 mm. It is marginally wider than the 6 mm metric equivalent.
Nearby spacings
1/4 in vs the Closest Other Spacings
1/4 in vs 3/8 in: a 3.18 mm difference, wider — 14 fewer lines per A4 sheet than 1/4 in.
| Spacing | Pitch | Relative to 1/4 in | Lines / A4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 in lined paper | 9.525 mm | 3.18 mm wider | 28 (14 fewer than 1/4 in) |
| 1/2 in lined paper | 12.7 mm | 6.35 mm wider | 21 (21 fewer than 1/4 in) |
Suitability
Who 1/4 in Lined Paper Suits
A compact ruling for experienced writers who want maximum content per page — dense lecture notes, meeting minutes and technical documentation. Not suitable for anyone still developing handwriting control.
If you need a named format instead, narrow ruled paper is the closest match. The full specification table lists every ruling on this site, and the glossary explains the terminology.
Last reviewed and updated by linedpaperpdf.com. All measurements on this page describe the paper this generator produces and are verified at each build.