B5 vs US Trade 6×9
| B5 | US Trade 6×9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 176 × 250 | 152.4 × 228.6 |
| Inches | 6.93 × 9.84 | 6 × 9 |
| Centimetres | 17.6 × 25 | 15.2 × 22.9 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.42 | 1:1.5 |
| Area | 440 cm² | 348.4 cm² |
Which is bigger
B5, by 26.3% in area. B5 is 23.6 mm wider than US Trade 6×9. B5 is 21.4 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A US Trade 6×9 page fits inside B5 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 11.8 mm border down each side and 10.7 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| B5 artwork on US Trade 6×9 paper | 86.6% | 0 × 12.1 mm margin |
| US Trade 6×9 artwork on B5 paper | 109.4% | 9.3 × 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: B5 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 12.1 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between B5 and US Trade 6×9?
B5 is 176 × 250 mm and US Trade 6×9 is 152.4 × 228.6 mm. B5 is the larger of the two by 26.3% in area.
Can I print B5 on US Trade 6×9?
Not at full size. Scale it to 86.6% and it fits inside US Trade 6×9 with 0 × 12.1 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, B5 or US Trade 6×9?
B5 — 176 × 250 mm against 152.4 × 228.6 mm, which is 26.3% more area.
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