A4 vs. Foolscap Paper Size: Key Differences & When to Use Each
A4 measures 210 × 297 mm, the global standard. Foolscap is 216 × 343 mm—slightly longer and narrower, a British imperial relic. People confuse them because office drawers, folders, and old filing cabinets often say “Foolscap” while printers default to A4. Spot the extra centimetre by holding a sheet against an A4 pad; Foolscap sticks…