A8 vs Business Card (EU)
| A8 | Business Card (EU) | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 52 × 74 | 55 × 85 |
| Inches | 2.05 × 2.91 | 2.17 × 3.35 |
| Centimetres | 5.2 × 7.4 | 5.5 × 8.5 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.42 | 1:1.55 |
| Area | 38.5 cm² | 46.8 cm² |
Which is bigger
Business Card (EU), by 21.5% in area. Business Card (EU) is 3 mm wider than A8. Business Card (EU) is 11 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A A8 page fits inside Business Card (EU) whole — print it at 100% and you get a 1.5 mm border down each side and 5.5 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| A8 artwork on Business Card (EU) paper | 105.8% | 0 × 6.7 mm margin |
| Business Card (EU) artwork on A8 paper | 87.1% | 4.1 × 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: A8 is 1:1.42 and Business Card (EU) is 1:1.55. 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 6.7 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between A8 and Business Card (EU)?
A8 is 52 × 74 mm and Business Card (EU) is 55 × 85 mm. Business Card (EU) is the larger of the two by 21.5% in area.
Can I print A8 on Business Card (EU)?
Yes, at 100% — A8 is smaller on both edges, so it lands inside Business Card (EU) with a border all round.
Which is bigger, A8 or Business Card (EU)?
Business Card (EU) — 55 × 85 mm against 52 × 74 mm, which is 21.5% more area.
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