US Executive
North American (ANSI & Arch) · 6 specs
Direct Answer
US Executive (also known as Monarch) is a traditional North American stationery paper size measuring 7.25 × 10.5 inches (184.2 × 266.7 mm). Slightly more compact than US Letter, it is standard for formal corporate executive stationery, personalized social letterheads, and luxury correspondence pads.
Source: American National Standard / Commercial Stationery Conventions · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Width × Height (Imperial) | 7.25 × 10.50 in |
| Width × Height (Metric) | 184.2 × 266.7 mm |
| Aspect Ratio | 1 : 1.4483 (29 : 42) |
| Matching Envelope | Monarch Envelope (3.875 × 7.50 in / 98.4 × 190.5 mm) |
| Surface Area Comparison | Approx. 81% of the surface area of standard US Letter |
| Primary Applications | C-suite executive letterhead stationery, formal invitations, personal memo stationery |
The Executive Stationery Distinction
Because standard 8.5 × 11 Letter paper was associated with routine office memos, corporate executives and law partners adopted the refined 7.25 × 10.5-inch Monarch/Executive size. Printed on heavy 28 lb or 32 lb cotton watermark paper, it communicates formal prestige.