A5 vs US Trade 6×9
| A5 | US Trade 6×9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 148 × 210 | 152.4 × 228.6 |
| Inches | 5.83 × 8.27 | 6 × 9 |
| Centimetres | 14.8 × 21 | 15.2 × 22.9 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.42 | 1:1.5 |
| Area | 310.8 cm² | 348.4 cm² |
Which is bigger
US Trade 6×9, by 12.1% in area. US Trade 6×9 is 4.4 mm wider than A5. US Trade 6×9 is 18.6 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A A5 page fits inside US Trade 6×9 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 2.2 mm border down each side and 9.3 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| A5 artwork on US Trade 6×9 paper | 103% | 0 × 12.4 mm margin |
| US Trade 6×9 artwork on A5 paper | 91.9% | 8 × 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 US Trade 6×9 is 1:1.5. 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 12.4 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between A5 and US Trade 6×9?
A5 is 148 × 210 mm and US Trade 6×9 is 152.4 × 228.6 mm. US Trade 6×9 is the larger of the two by 12.1% in area.
Can I print A5 on US Trade 6×9?
Yes, at 100% — A5 is smaller on both edges, so it lands inside US Trade 6×9 with a border all round.
Which is bigger, A5 or US Trade 6×9?
US Trade 6×9 — 152.4 × 228.6 mm against 148 × 210 mm, which is 12.1% more area.
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