A5 vs Junior Legal
| A5 | Junior Legal | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 148 × 210 | 127 × 203.2 |
| Inches | 5.83 × 8.27 | 5 × 8 |
| Centimetres | 14.8 × 21 | 12.7 × 20.3 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.42 | 1:1.6 |
| Area | 310.8 cm² | 258.1 cm² |
Which is bigger
A5, by 20.4% in area. A5 is 21 mm wider than Junior Legal. A5 is 6.8 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A Junior Legal page fits inside A5 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 10.5 mm border down each side and 3.4 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| A5 artwork on Junior Legal paper | 85.8% | 0 × 23 mm margin |
| Junior Legal artwork on A5 paper | 103.3% | 16.7 × 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 Junior Legal is 1:1.6. 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 23 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between A5 and Junior Legal?
A5 is 148 × 210 mm and Junior Legal is 127 × 203.2 mm. A5 is the larger of the two by 20.4% in area.
Can I print A5 on Junior Legal?
Not at full size. Scale it to 85.8% and it fits inside Junior Legal with 0 × 23 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, A5 or Junior Legal?
A5 — 148 × 210 mm against 127 × 203.2 mm, which is 20.4% more area.
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