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'''Foolscap folio''' (commonly contracted to '''foolscap''' or '''cap''' or '''folio''' and in short '''FC''') is [[paper]] cut to the size of {{cvt|8+1/2|xx|13+1/2|in|sigfig=3}} for printing or to {{cvt|8|xx|13|in|sigfig=3}} for "normal" writing paper (foolscap).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.papersizes.io/|title=Paper Sizes|website=www.papersizes.io}}</ref> This was a traditional [[paper size]] used in some parts of Europe, and the [[British Commonwealth]], before the adoption of the international standard [[A4 paper]].

==Size==

A full (''plano'') foolscap<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paper-size.com/size/foolscap-imperial-sizes.html|title=Foolscap Size in CM - Imperial Paper Sizes|website=paper-size.com}}</ref> paper sheet is actually {{cvt|13+1/2|xx|17|in|sigfig=3}} in size, and a [[folio (printing)|folio]] sheet of any type is half the base sheet size.

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ª <small>[[Approximate]] measure in current use in [[Latin America]]: 216 x 341 [[Millimetre|mm]].</small>

[[Ring bindersbinder]]s or lever arch files designed to hold foolscap folios are often used to hold A4 paper ({{cvt|210|xx|297|mm|disp=comma|frac=8}}). The slightly larger size of such a binder offers greater protection to the edges of the pages it contains.

==History==

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|isbn=9781474241281

|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Zn5qCgAAQBAJ&pg=PA52}}</ref> It appears that the manufacture of white paper in England had come to a halt in around 1641, perhaps because of the lack of a [[linen]] industry for raw materials, and more likely because of the impact of the troubled times leading to the [[First English Civil War|Civil War]]. The French had become the most prominent supplier of white paper from around 1600–1675, when the Dutch took over.<ref name="Hills" /> If there is any truth in the matter, it is possible that imported paper bearing such a mark might be the cause.}}

===Mexico===

In Mexico, the '''foolscap folio''' paper size {{convert|8+1/2|×|13+1/2|in|sigfig=3}} / (21.6 cm x 34 cm) <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.officedepot.com.mx/medias/6892.jpg-1200ftw?context=bWFzdGVyfHJvb3R8MjEwNTMxfGltYWdlL2pwZWd8aDZiL2hmMS8xMDM0OTgyMjM3ODAxNC82ODkyLmpwZ18xMjAwZnR3fDIwZTc1NTBhN2Y2N2ExNDNkNjg5MmVlYTNjYjM5MTUyYjFjYzBkNmViZDIzOWFmZWYxMjc4ZDgxNDg1ODE1NzE|title=Photo of foolscap folio paper (''oficio'' - mexican).}}</ref> and is named (locally) ''oficio'' ('official').

===United States===

Today in the United States, a half-foolscap sized paper for printing is standardized to {{convert|8½ +1/2|× |14 inches|in|sigfig=3}}, widely available and sold as "legal sized paper" for printing, writing, note-taking etc. A full foolscap size paper of {{convert|14 |× |17 inches|in|sigfig=3}} is also widely available for arts and crafts etc. alongside the {{convert|11 |× |17|in|sigfig=3}} tabloid size.

In the United States in the 19th century, paper was sold either flat or folded in half. Folded foolscap was often {{convert|12 +1/2 x |×|16|in|sigfig=3}}, but smaller and larger sizes were also found.<ref name="Monachesi" >{{cite book

Today in the United States, a half-foolscap sized paper for printing is standardized to 8½ × 14 inches, widely available and sold as "legal sized paper" for printing, writing, note-taking etc. A full foolscap size paper of 14 × 17 inches is also widely available for arts and crafts etc. alongside the 11 × 17 tabloid size.

In the United States in the 19th century, paper was sold either flat or folded in half. Folded foolscap was often 12 1/2 x 16, but smaller and larger sizes were also found.<ref name="Monachesi" >{{cite book

|editor1-last=Monachesi

|editor1-first=Herbert D.

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|year=1876

|pages=4–8

|url=https://archive.org/details/stationershandbo00mona}}</ref> Legal foolscap (of {{convert|8 x |×|24 inches)|in|sigfig=3}} was always sold ruled and folded in half at the printers by a [[folding machine]], resulting in a leaflet 8x12{{convert|8|×|12|in|sigfig=3}}, (almost the same as modern A4 paper, which is {{convert|8.27 x |×|11.69 inches, 21.0 x 29.7 cm)|in|sigfig=3}}<ref name="Monachesi" />

There were numerous other sizes with variations on the "cap" name:<ref name="Monachesi" />

* Flat Cap (14 x 17) (iei.e. unfolded). {{convert|14|×|17|in|sigfig=3}}

* Small Flat Cap (or Law Blank Cap, Corporation Cap or Legal Cap). ({{convert|13 x |×|16 inches).|in|sigfig=3}}

* Exchange Cap -– thin, highly [[calenderedcalender]]ed, hard and strong paper used for bills of exchange, certificates and other blanks where light weight and ability to receive hard usages was required.

* Drawing Cap, cold-pressed, for making drawing books and printing imitation antique work.

* Double Cap Writing (17 x 28), for both writing and ledger papers. {{convert|17|×|28|in|sigfig=3}}

* Double Foolscap. ({{convert|26 +1/2 x |×|16 +3/4).<ref name|in|sigfig="Monachesi" />3}}

==Oficio (mexican)==

In Mexico, the '''foolscap folio''' paper size {{convert|8+1/2|×|13+1/2|in|sigfig=3}} / (21.6 cm x 34 cm) <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.officedepot.com.mx/medias/6892.jpg-1200ftw?context=bWFzdGVyfHJvb3R8MjEwNTMxfGltYWdlL2pwZWd8aDZiL2hmMS8xMDM0OTgyMjM3ODAxNC82ODkyLmpwZ18xMjAwZnR3fDIwZTc1NTBhN2Y2N2ExNDNkNjg5MmVlYTNjYjM5MTUyYjFjYzBkNmViZDIzOWFmZWYxMjc4ZDgxNDg1ODE1NzE|title=Photo of foolscap folio paper (''oficio'' - mexican).}}</ref> is named (locally) ''oficio'' ('official').

==F4==