Ledger Paper: uses, sizes and printing tips
A general ledger sheet for bookkeeping by hand: date, description, reference, debit, credit and balance columns, each money column split for dollars and cents. Use one sheet per account.
How to print it
- Choose the paper size (US Letter, A4, Legal, A5 or Half Letter) and portrait or landscape — the page updates as you change settings.
- Choose the layout (ledger, check register, cash book or columnar pad), the number of amount columns, the row height and shaded rows.
- Add a title or a name/date header if you want, or keep the page plain.
- Click Print / Save as PDF. In the print dialog choose “Actual size” (100%) and turn off “Headers and footers”.
Tips
- Rule off each month with a double line under the last entry.
- Each amount column has a light cents divider so decimal points line up.
- Write in pencil while reconciling and ink the final figures.
FAQ
Which side is debit and which is credit?
In a general ledger, increases to assets and expenses are debits, increases to liabilities, equity and income are credits. The balance column keeps a running total.
Can I use it for a small business?
Yes — keep one sheet per account (cash, sales, supplies …) and copy totals to your summary at month end.
Can I print it on Legal paper?
Yes — Legal (8.5 × 14 in) gives more rows per page; choose it under Paper size.
Is it free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up and no download. Change the settings, print it or save it as a PDF, and bookmark the address — your settings are stored in the link.
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