Form Sizes
Forms are simple documents that contain blank spaces or placeholders for someone to
provide the necessary information. When creating one from scratch or modifying an editable
template, one should take note of the right form size to be used.
Form Sizes Standard
If you’re creating form documents such as a job application form or a registration form, you
should keep in mind the sizes that can be adhered to. As for the standard ones, here are
the ones in use:
US Letter
The first standard size that forms can adhere to is the US Letter Size. This document has
dimensions of 8.5 inches in width and 11 inches in height, and, as the name suggests, is the
paper size that is most commonly used in the US and Canada. The US letter size is
generally the standard used for forms that have a business or an academic purpose.
A4 Size
Another standard size that can be used when creating form documents is the A4 Size. It
measures 210 mm in width and 297 mm in height and is the most widely used paper in the
A-series of paper sizes, which can include creating form documents in its use case. The A4
size is generally the standard that is followed for documents outside the US and Canada
region.
Form Sizes for Print
Forms that are to be printed and filled up manually can still adhere to the standard sizes,
which are the US Letter Size (21.59×27.94 cm) and the A4 Size (8.27×11.69 inches)
depending on the location that the forms are going to be used and their purpose. However,
you should also be aware if you are sending digital documents to be printed in a different
location, such as in another country adhering to a different standard. To prevent any
possible complications, the digital document must be properly adjusted in its height or width.
Form Sizes for Business
Business forms can adhere to the US Letter Size (8.5×11 inches) and the A4 Size
(8.27×11.69 inches), however, there can be more options available, such as 8.5×4.25
inches for official receipt forms and the Legal Size (8.5×14 inches) for business forms that
can serve a legal purpose, since that is one possibility that should be considered by
different businesses. Since business forms can have a legal purpose, it is important to
consider that the right format is followed (the right font, text size, and so on).
Form Sizes for MS Word
When creating templates of form documents, there are plenty of options that are available
when it comes to what program or application should be used. One such option is MS
Word, an application in the Microsoft Office 365 suite. As for the sizes that should be
adhered to, you only need to worry about the standard ones, which are the US Letter Size
(215.9×279.4 mm) and the A4 Letter Size (210×297mm), and, should it serve a legal
purpose, then the Legal Size can also be followed, which measures 215.9 mm in width and
355.6 mm in height.
Form Sizes for Apple Pages
In the Apple ecosystem, the most popular program used to create documents such as forms
is Apple Pages. Similar to MS Word, the sizes that you should need to worry about when
creating this document are the US Letter Size (8.5×11 inches), the A4 size (8.27×11.69
inches), and the Legal Size when the business forms created serve a legal purpose (8.5×14
inches). To select the right paper size, go to the Documents tab on top of the program, click
the pop-up menu in the sidebar that shows the current paper size, and from there, you can
select the option that you want.
Form Sizes for Google Docs
If you want the convenience of creating forms online plus the option of having them easily
accessed from any device wherever you are, then Google Docs might be the option for you.
Once again, you might be confused as there are plenty of document size options available
in Google Docs, but only 3 options should be kept in mind. These are the US Letter Size
(21.59×27.94 cm), the A4 Size (21.0×29.7 cm), and the Legal Size (21.59×35.56 cm).
Form Sizes FAQs
What is the size of a Google Form?
The size of a Google Form depends on its purpose and where it is used, and these are the
US Letter (8.5 by 11 inches) and the A4 size (8.27 by 11.69 inches).
How do I resize an image for Forms?
To resize a photo in Forms (Xamarin Forms), you can try running an image resizer or
adjustment app called Xamarin Forms Image resizer which is cross-platform, meaning it can
be used in different OS ecosystems (such as Windows and macOS) to increase or
decrease the image size.
What should be the size of the header in Google Form?
The recommended size for the header or banner in Google Forms is 1600 by 400 pixels.
What are the dimensions of a form?
The dimensions of a form depend on the size that is going to be used, and they measure
8.5 inches in width by 11 inches in height for US Letter Standards and 8.27 inches in width
by 11.69 inches in height for A4 standard.
How to measure the size of a form?
To measure the size of a form, place the document on a flat and clean surface, take a ruler,
and measure along the sides of the paper to determine its size.
What is the font size of a form?
The ideal font sizes used in a form document are 12pt and 14pt.
What is the ideal size for a custom header image in Google
Forms?
The ideal size for a custom header image in Google Forms is 1600 by 400 pixels.
How can I change the layout of a form?
To change the layout of a form, you can open an app such as Microsoft Access, and from
there, go to the arrange tab, and in the Table group, click the layout type you want, which is
either tabular or stacked.
How to customize the size of a registration form template?
To change a template’s size, you can go to the program of your choice such as OneNote,
and from there, go to the Templates task pane, select the template you want to customize,
select the View option on the ribbon that appears, select paper size, and adjust the paper
size and margins.
What is the ideal length of a form?
The ideal length of a form should depend on its purpose, but the general rule of thumb is
that it should be long enough to fit all the necessary information but at the same time, short
enough to not bore or intimidate the ones who will fill it up.
How to print the form in perfect size in Microsoft Word?
To print a form in the perfect size, go to the Format menu of the print options, and click
Document, and from there, select Page Setup where you can see the Paper Size pop-up
menu to select a paper size.
What is the pixel size of form?
The pixel size of a form is 816 by 1056 px for US Letter and 794 by 1122 px for A4.
What is the average size of an application form?
The average size of an application form is 8.5 by 11 inches.
What is the perfect resolution of a form?
The perfect resolution of a form (in Adobe or Microsoft apps) is 300 pixels per inch.
What is the size of a form in Apple Pages?
The size of a form in apple pages can be at 8.5 by 11 inches or 8.27 by 11.69 inches.
