Why is toiled paper perforated into such small squares?

Question

No one ever uses one sheet? I understand the need for perforation, but why so small? It makes it a pain when the roll is a little tight. Wouldn't it better if each piece was three pieces?

Answer 1

the size of the square isnt what matters if you dont use one square its how much you use.

Answer 2

three squares?!? that's 2 squares too much for me. i only use 1 then i wash it and then i hang it to dry. i've only used 3 rolls in my entire life.

Answer 3

If your butt is bigger than a sheet of toilet paper you've got a problem. I think they worked it out to be at the averge palm size, which is 9 times larger than your a**s. Hoping you can't miss with those odds.  ;-)

Answer 4

I agree with you as far as sheet use goes, I fold three sheets as well because I never feel sure that one sheet won't rip through.  If some people prefer folding two, however, and you and I prefer three, then obviously they have to be in one sheet segments so that the two sheet, and the three sheet people both have what they want!