Legal 1-Cycle Semi-Log Graph Paper PDF
Legal portrait | 1 logarithmic cycle | Blue grid
US Legal semi-log paper
Legal 2-Cycle Semi-Log Graph Paper PDF
This Legal template keeps the horizontal axis linear and divides the vertical logarithmic axis into 2 cycles. It can represent two orders of magnitude, for example 1 to 100, on a 8.5 x 14 inch page.
- Paper
- LEGAL / Portrait
- Format
- PDF / PNG
- Log scale
- Vertical / Base 10
- Range
- 2 cycles
Template details
About this portrait US Legal 2-cycle semi-log grid
US Legal paper keeps the familiar 8.5-inch width of Letter paper while adding three inches of vertical working room. This template keeps the horizontal X-axis linear with 10mm spacing and uses a base-10 logarithmic scale on the vertical Y-axis.
2 cycles cover two orders of magnitude, for example 1 to 100. The plotting area is 195.9 x 335.6 mm, and each logarithmic cycle occupies approximately 167.8 mm.
- Paper size
- 8.5 x 14 in (215.9 x 355.6 mm)
- Plotting area
- 195.9 x 335.6 mm
- Logarithmic range
- two orders of magnitude
- Log cycle length
- 167.8 mm
Why use US Legal 2-cycle semi-log paper?
Two-cycle semi-log paper suits growth, decay, and measurement data spanning two tenfold ranges.
Exponential growth and decay
Plot population growth, bacterial growth, radioactive decay, cooling curves, and other data where equal ratios matter more than equal differences.
Science and engineering measurements
The 2-cycle logarithmic axis helps spread values across two orders of magnitude, while the other axis remains linear for time, distance, frequency, or another regular variable.
Wide-range plots on US Legal
US Legal is suited to long worksheets, calculations, and plans. The page leaves room for titles, axis labels, units, plotted points, and notes around the grid.
US Legal vs US Letter 2-cycle semi-log paper
Both formats use the same base-10 structure and 2 cycles. Choose US Legal for long worksheets, calculations, and plans; choose US Letter when us home, school, and office printing better matches the printer or project.
Open US Letter 2-cycle semi-log paper →| Comparison | US Legal | US Letter |
|---|---|---|
| Page size | 8.5 x 14 in (215.9 x 355.6 mm) | 8.5 x 11 in (215.9 x 279.4 mm) |
| Plotting area | 195.9 x 335.6 mm | 195.9 x 259.4 mm |
| Each log cycle | 167.8 mm | 129.7 mm |
| Linear 10mm intervals | 19 | 19 |
Print US Legal semi-log paper at the correct scale
Use the PDF when accurate spacing matters. The logarithmic subdivisions and stated physical measurements are preserved when the correct paper and scale settings are selected.
- 1
Load US Legal paper
Load 8.5 x 14 inch paper and select Legal as the paper size in the print dialog before printing.
- 2
Use Actual Size
Select Actual Size or 100% scale. Turn off Fit, Shrink, and Scale to Page options.
- 3
Match portrait orientation
Keep the print dialog set to portrait so the graph is not rotated or reduced automatically.
- 4
Check the linear axis
Measure two neighboring lines on the horizontal X-axis; they should be 10mm apart.
More Legal Semi-Log Graph Paper Templates
8 ready-made templates are available for this paper size.
Legal Landscape 1-Cycle Semi-Log Graph Paper PDF
Legal landscape | 1 logarithmic cycle | Blue grid
Legal 2-Cycle Semi-Log Graph Paper PDF
Legal portrait | 2 logarithmic cycles | Blue grid
Legal Landscape 2-Cycle Semi-Log Graph Paper PDF
Legal landscape | 2 logarithmic cycles | Blue grid
Legal 3-Cycle Semi-Log Graph Paper PDF
Legal portrait | 3 logarithmic cycles | Blue grid
Legal Landscape 3-Cycle Semi-Log Graph Paper PDF
Legal landscape | 3 logarithmic cycles | Blue grid
Legal 4-Cycle Semi-Log Graph Paper PDF
Legal portrait | 4 logarithmic cycles | Blue grid
Legal Landscape 4-Cycle Semi-Log Graph Paper PDF
Legal landscape | 4 logarithmic cycles | Blue grid
FAQ
Answers specific to using and printing 2-cycle semi-log graph paper on US Legal.
What range can 2 cycles represent?
2 cycles span two orders of magnitude. A common example is 1 to 100, but the same paper can begin at another power of ten, such as 0.1, 10, or 100.
Which axis is logarithmic on this template?
The vertical Y-axis is logarithmic and the horizontal X-axis uses regular 10mm spacing. Use the custom generator if you need the logarithmic scale on the other axis.
How do I label a semi-log axis?
Assign each major cycle boundary a power of ten that covers your data. Within each cycle, the minor lines represent 2 through 9 times the value at the start of that cycle.
Which print setting keeps the graph true to size?
Select US Legal paper, use Actual Size or 100% scale, and disable Fit to Page. The regular lines on the linear axis should remain 10mm apart.
Should I use portrait or landscape US Legal semi-log paper?
Portrait gives the vertical logarithmic axis more physical room per cycle. Landscape gives the linear horizontal axis more room for time points, labels, and long data series.