ARCH B vs Photo 11×14
| ARCH B | Photo 11×14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 304.8 × 457.2 | 279.4 × 355.6 |
| Inches | 12 × 18 | 11 × 14 |
| Centimetres | 30.5 × 45.7 | 27.9 × 35.6 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.5 | 1:1.27 |
| Area | 1393.5 cm² | 993.5 cm² |
Which is bigger
ARCH B, by 40.3% in area. ARCH B is 25.4 mm wider than Photo 11×14. ARCH B is 101.6 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A Photo 11×14 page fits inside ARCH B whole — print it at 100% and you get a 12.7 mm border down each side and 50.8 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH B artwork on Photo 11×14 paper | 77.8% | 42.3 × 0 mm margin |
| Photo 11×14 artwork on ARCH B paper | 109.1% | 0 × 69.3 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: ARCH B is 1:1.5 and Photo 11×14 is 1:1.27. 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 42.3 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between ARCH B and Photo 11×14?
ARCH B is 304.8 × 457.2 mm and Photo 11×14 is 279.4 × 355.6 mm. ARCH B is the larger of the two by 40.3% in area.
Can I print ARCH B on Photo 11×14?
Not at full size. Scale it to 77.8% and it fits inside Photo 11×14 with 42.3 × 0 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, ARCH B or Photo 11×14?
ARCH B — 304.8 × 457.2 mm against 279.4 × 355.6 mm, which is 40.3% more area.
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