Interactive poster calculator
Legal Paper Poster Calculator
Legal paper is longer than Letter and can reduce the number of joins for some poster proportions. Enter a target size to compare nearby 8.5 × 14-inch grids.
Check that your printer supports Legal paper before selecting the suggested layout.
Interactive calculator
Enter your wall size and paper. We'll suggest the best layouts you can open directly in the editor.
I will print on
Each tile equals one LEGAL sheet (216×356mm).
Target wall size
Limits: up to 20 rows × 20 columns in the editor.
Recommended layouts (2 options)
Click a preview to open it in the editor.
Rows × Columns = number of printed sheets you will assemble.
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One LEGAL sheet measures 8.50×14.00in before printer margins or overlap are considered.
2 × 2 portrait Legal
Uses 4 sheets and measures 17 × 28 inches before margins.
3 × 2 portrait Legal
Uses 6 sheets and measures 17 × 42 inches before margins.
2 × 3 landscape Legal
Uses 6 sheets and measures 42 × 17 inches before margins.
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FAQ
What size is Legal paper?
US Legal paper measures 8.5 × 14 inches.
Can Legal paper reduce poster sheet count?
Sometimes. Its longer dimension can fit tall or wide layouts with fewer joins, depending on orientation.
Does the calculator change the PrintTiler editor?
No. It calculates a suggested paper grid and links to the existing editor with supported layout settings.
Do printer margins affect the final image area?
Yes. The physical sheet grid is easy to calculate, but the printable image area depends on printer margins and any overlap used for assembly.