A8 vs Business Card (US)
| A8 | Business Card (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 52 × 74 | 50.8 × 88.9 |
| Inches | 2.05 × 2.91 | 2 × 3.5 |
| Centimetres | 5.2 × 7.4 | 5.1 × 8.9 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.42 | 1:1.75 |
| Area | 38.5 cm² | 45.2 cm² |
Which is bigger
Business Card (US), by 17.4% in area. A8 is 1.2 mm wider than Business Card (US). Business Card (US) is 14.9 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
Neither sheet fits inside the other at full size: A8 is the wider of the two while Business Card (US) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A8 artwork on Business Card (US) paper | 97.7% | 0 × 16.6 mm margin |
| Business Card (US) artwork on A8 paper | 83.2% | 9.7 × 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: A8 is 1:1.42 and Business Card (US) is 1:1.75. 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 16.6 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between A8 and Business Card (US)?
A8 is 52 × 74 mm and Business Card (US) is 50.8 × 88.9 mm. Business Card (US) is the larger of the two by 17.4% in area.
Can I print A8 on Business Card (US)?
Not at full size. Scale it to 97.7% and it fits inside Business Card (US) with 0 × 16.6 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, A8 or Business Card (US)?
Business Card (US) — 50.8 × 88.9 mm against 52 × 74 mm, which is 17.4% more area.
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