3/8 in ruling
3/8 in Lined Paper — Printable PDF
Ruled paper with exactly 3/8 in (9.525 mm) between lines. This page gives the measured line count for every sheet size, shows how 3/8 in compares with the named ruling standards and its nearest neighbouring spacings, and provides a print-ready PDF. 3/8 inch equals 9.525 mm, one step above the 11/32 inch (8.7 mm) wide ruled standard. Common on primary handwriting paper.
Quick answer
How many lines are on 3/8 in lined paper?
3/8 in lined paper has 3/8 in (9.525 mm) between ruled lines. On A4 that gives about 28 lines per sheet, on US Letter 26, and on Legal 34, allowing a 15 mm margin top and bottom. Download it free as a print-ready PDF.
- Line spacing
- 9.525 mm (0.375 in)
- Lines per inch
- 2.67
- Lines per A4
- 28
- Lines per US Letter
- 26
- Lines per Legal
- 34
- Closest standard
- Wide Ruled paper
- Price
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Capacity
How Many 3/8 in Lines Fit on a Page
| Sheet | Dimensions | Rulable height | Lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| A4 | 210 × 297 mm | 267 mm | 28 |
| Letter | 215.9 × 279.4 mm | 249 mm | 26 |
| Legal | 215.9 × 355.6 mm | 326 mm | 34 |
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
3/8 in Compared With Standard Rulings
| Format | Pitch | Relative to 3/8 in | Lines / A4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notebook | 7.1 mm | 2.43 mm tighter | 37 |
| Handwriting | 8.7 mm | 0.83 mm tighter | 30 |
| Cursive | 7.1 mm | 2.43 mm tighter | 37 |
| Calligraphy | 10.0 mm | 0.47 mm wider | 26 |
| Journal | 7.1 mm | 2.43 mm tighter | 37 |
| College Ruled | 7.1 mm | 2.43 mm tighter | 37 |
| Wide Ruled | 8.7 mm | 0.83 mm tighter | 30 |
| Cornell Notes | 7.1 mm | 2.43 mm tighter | 37 |
| Genkouyoushi | 10.0 mm | 0.47 mm wider | 26 |
| Right-Handed Slant (Low Angle) | 8.7 mm | 0.83 mm tighter | 30 |
| Right-Handed Slant (High Angle) | 8.7 mm | 0.83 mm tighter | 30 |
| Left-Handed Slant (Low Angle) | 8.7 mm | 0.83 mm tighter | 30 |
| Left-Handed Slant (High Angle) | 8.7 mm | 0.83 mm tighter | 30 |
3/8 inch equals 9.525 mm, one step above the 11/32 inch (8.7 mm) wide ruled standard. Common on primary handwriting paper.
Nearby spacings
3/8 in vs the Closest Other Spacings
3/8 in vs 1/2 in: a 3.17 mm difference, wider — 7 fewer lines per A4 sheet than 3/8 in.
| Spacing | Pitch | Relative to 3/8 in | Lines / A4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 in lined paper | 12.7 mm | 3.17 mm wider | 21 (7 fewer than 3/8 in) |
| 1/4 in lined paper | 6.35 mm | 3.18 mm tighter | 42 (14 more than 3/8 in) |
Suitability
Who 3/8 in Lined Paper Suits
A wide ruling for early writers still forming letters, for large-print accessibility needs, and for lettering practice where letter proportions matter more than page capacity.
If you need a named format instead, wide 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.