College Ruled Paper
College-ruled paper spaces its lines about 7.1 mm apart — narrower than wide-ruled — so you fit noticeably more writing on each page. With a soft blue ruling and a red left margin, it is the standard for high-school and college note-taking, essays and everyday writing.
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Specifications
| Paper size | US Letter (215.9 × 279.4 mm) |
|---|---|
| Orientation | Portrait |
| Spacing | 7.1 mm |
| Paper type | Lined |
| Margin | medium (14 mm) |
| Line color | Blue |
| Line thickness | Thin |
| File type | PDF (vector) · PNG |
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are college-ruled lines?
About 7.1 mm (9/32 inch) between lines — narrower than wide-ruled paper, so more lines fit on each page.
Does college-ruled paper have a margin?
Yes, this template includes the traditional red vertical margin line on the left. You can turn it off in the editor.
How do I print it true to size?
For a true-to-size grid, print at 100% scale (turn off "Fit to page" or "Shrink oversized pages"). The PDF is built at exact A4, Letter or A5 dimensions, so 5 mm really measures 5 mm on paper.
Is college-ruled smaller than wide-ruled?
Yes. College-ruled spacing (~7.1 mm) is tighter than wide-ruled (~8.7 mm), giving more lines per sheet.