A5 vs A7 Envelope (US)
| A5 | A7 Envelope (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 148 × 210 | 133.35 × 184.15 |
| Inches | 5.83 × 8.27 | 5.25 × 7.25 |
| Centimetres | 14.8 × 21 | 13.3 × 18.4 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.42 | 1:1.38 |
| Area | 310.8 cm² | 245.6 cm² |
Which is bigger
A5, by 26.6% in area. A5 is 14.7 mm wider than A7 Envelope (US). A5 is 25.8 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A A7 Envelope (US) page fits inside A5 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 7.3 mm border down each side and 12.9 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| A5 artwork on A7 Envelope (US) paper | 87.7% | 3.6 × 0 mm margin |
| A7 Envelope (US) artwork on A5 paper | 111% | 0 × 5.6 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 A7 Envelope (US) is 1:1.38. 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 3.6 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between A5 and A7 Envelope (US)?
A5 is 148 × 210 mm and A7 Envelope (US) is 133.35 × 184.15 mm. A5 is the larger of the two by 26.6% in area.
Can I print A5 on A7 Envelope (US)?
Not at full size. Scale it to 87.7% and it fits inside A7 Envelope (US) with 3.6 × 0 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, A5 or A7 Envelope (US)?
A5 — 148 × 210 mm against 133.35 × 184.15 mm, which is 26.6% more area.
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