US Letter
- Paper dimensions
- 215.9 × 279.4 mm
- Line spacing
- 8.7 mm
- Orientation
- portrait
- Layout
- Red left margin
Free Printable Wide Ruled Paper PDF
Roomy 8.7mm ruling for younger students, classroom work, and larger handwriting. Download a ready-to-print page below. Free, with no login required.
A4
- Paper dimensions
- 210 × 297 mm
- Line spacing
- 8.7 mm
- Orientation
- portrait
- Layout
- Red left margin
Wide ruled vs. college ruled
Wide ruling is approximately 11/32 inch (8.7mm), compared with 9/32 inch (7.1mm) for college ruling. That gives each writing row about 23% more height. Compared with everyday 8mm ruling, the difference is smaller: about 9%.
Both details use the same magnification. The downloads above show the complete pages.
Need even more room? Create 12mm lined paper →Wide Ruled Paper template specifications
Wide ruled lined paper gives letters more vertical space than college ruling. These templates use 8.7mm spacing, approximately 11/32 inch, and a red left margin 31.75mm (1.25 inches) from the page edge. Separate A4 and US Letter PDFs preserve the ruling on each paper size.
Print at the correct size
Print the wide ruled PDF at Actual Size on matching A4 or Letter paper. Ten spaces between horizontal lines should measure 87mm. Keep the scale unchanged when comparing it with a college ruled sample.
The PDF and SVG contain vector lines for sharp printing. PNG files are rendered at 150 DPI for document backgrounds; use the PDF when physical dimensions matter.
Customize spacing and colors in the Lined Paper Generator →Choosing wide ruled writing paper
This wide ruled lined paper uses 8.7mm between horizontal lines. It is a single-line writing sheet with a red margin, available as separate A4 and US Letter PDFs.
More room for larger handwriting
Try this spacing for elementary classroom assignments, spelling sentences, or adult handwriting that feels cramped on college ruled paper. Write a short sample with your usual pen before printing a stack. If letters still touch neighboring rows, try 10mm or 12mm spacing in the generator.
Wide ruled is different from primary lined paper
This printable handwriting paper has solid lines only. It has no dotted midline or three-line bands to guide lowercase letter height. For a beginner who needs those guides, use the format requested by their teacher; wider ordinary lines do not replace primary handwriting guides.
A response sheet for classroom worksheets
The blank header area can hold a handwritten name, date, or title. Put question numbers in the red margin and leave the main writing area for answers. The download contains no printed exercises, so it can accompany a reading passage, spelling list, or homework task.
Wide ruled paper questions
Why does wide lined paper look similar to 8mm paper?
The difference is small: 8.7mm is about 9% wider than 8mm. Compared with 7.1mm college ruling, the writing rows are about 23% taller. The same-scale comparison above shows the difference without changing page size.
Is this printable notebook paper wide ruled?
Yes. These PDFs use 8.7mm wide ruling with a single red left margin. Our separate notebook paper template uses 8mm rows and a double red margin, so choose this page when you specifically need wide ruling.
Can I use this as lined paper for kids?
Yes, when the child is ready for ordinary single-line writing. Check the assignment requirements and letter size first. The sheet does not provide a dotted midline, and line spacing alone does not correct pencil grip.