A6 vs A2 Envelope (US)
| A6 | A2 Envelope (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 105 × 148 | 111.125 × 146.05 |
| Inches | 4.13 × 5.83 | 4.38 × 5.75 |
| Centimetres | 10.5 × 14.8 | 11.1 × 14.6 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.41 | 1:1.31 |
| Area | 155.4 cm² | 162.3 cm² |
Which is bigger
A2 Envelope (US), by 4.4% in area. A2 Envelope (US) is 6.1 mm wider than A6. A6 is 1.9 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
Neither sheet fits inside the other at full size: A2 Envelope (US) is the wider of the two while A6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A6 artwork on A2 Envelope (US) paper | 98.7% | 7.5 × 0 mm margin |
| A2 Envelope (US) artwork on A6 paper | 94.5% | 0 × 10 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: A6 is 1:1.41 and A2 Envelope (US) is 1:1.31. 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 7.5 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between A6 and A2 Envelope (US)?
A6 is 105 × 148 mm and A2 Envelope (US) is 111.125 × 146.05 mm. A2 Envelope (US) is the larger of the two by 4.4% in area.
Can I print A6 on A2 Envelope (US)?
Not at full size. Scale it to 98.7% and it fits inside A2 Envelope (US) with 7.5 × 0 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, A6 or A2 Envelope (US)?
A2 Envelope (US) — 111.125 × 146.05 mm against 105 × 148 mm, which is 4.4% more area.
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