Everyday reference

Measurement & Size Reference.

A quick-reference table for common length, volume, weight, paper, and photo sizes—without turning this section into another converter.

Length1 inch2.54 centimeters

Length1 foot12 inches

Length1 yard3 feet

Length1 mile5,280 feet

Volume1 tablespoon3 teaspoons

Volume1 cup16 tablespoons

Volume1 pint2 cups

Volume1 quart2 pints

Volume1 gallon4 quarts

Weight1 pound16 ounces

Weight1 kilogram1,000 grams

PaperU.S. Letter8.5 × 11 in

PaperU.S. Legal8.5 × 14 in

PaperA4210 × 297 mm

Photo4 × 6 photoCommon snapshot print

Photo5 × 7 photoCommon portrait print

Photo8 × 10 photoCommon enlargement