A5 vs DL
| A5 | DL | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 148 × 210 | 110 × 220 |
| Inches | 5.83 × 8.27 | 4.33 × 8.66 |
| Centimetres | 14.8 × 21 | 11 × 22 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.42 | 1:2 |
| Area | 310.8 cm² | 242 cm² |
Which is bigger
A5, by 28.4% in area. A5 is 38 mm wider than DL. DL is 10 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
Neither sheet fits inside the other at full size: A5 is the wider of the two while DL is the taller, so each overruns the other on one edge. Whichever way you go, something has to scale or crop.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| A5 artwork on DL paper | 74.3% | 0 × 63.9 mm margin |
| DL artwork on A5 paper | 95.5% | 43 × 0 mm margin |
These are the numbers for the "custom scale" box in a print dialog. "Fit to page" computes the same thing, but knowing the figure tells you in advance whether the result will look deliberate or accidental.
Why the shapes matter
The proportions differ: A5 is 1:1.42 and DL is 1:2. That difference is why a layout moved between them never quite lines up — scale it to fit one edge and the other is left with 63.9 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between A5 and DL?
A5 is 148 × 210 mm and DL is 110 × 220 mm. A5 is the larger of the two by 28.4% in area.
Can I print A5 on DL?
Not at full size. Scale it to 74.3% and it fits inside DL with 0 × 63.9 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, A5 or DL?
A5 — 148 × 210 mm against 110 × 220 mm, which is 28.4% more area.
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