B6 vs Envelope No. 6 3/4
| B6 | Envelope No. 6 3/4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 125 × 176 | 92.075 × 165.1 |
| Inches | 4.92 × 6.93 | 3.63 × 6.5 |
| Centimetres | 12.5 × 17.6 | 9.2 × 16.5 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.41 | 1:1.79 |
| Area | 220 cm² | 152 cm² |
Which is bigger
B6, by 44.7% in area. B6 is 32.9 mm wider than Envelope No. 6 3/4. B6 is 10.9 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A Envelope No. 6 3/4 page fits inside B6 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 16.5 mm border down each side and 5.5 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| B6 artwork on Envelope No. 6 3/4 paper | 73.7% | 0 × 35.5 mm margin |
| Envelope No. 6 3/4 artwork on B6 paper | 106.6% | 26.8 × 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: B6 is 1:1.41 and Envelope No. 6 3/4 is 1:1.79. 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 35.5 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between B6 and Envelope No. 6 3/4?
B6 is 125 × 176 mm and Envelope No. 6 3/4 is 92.075 × 165.1 mm. B6 is the larger of the two by 44.7% in area.
Can I print B6 on Envelope No. 6 3/4?
Not at full size. Scale it to 73.7% and it fits inside Envelope No. 6 3/4 with 0 × 35.5 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, B6 or Envelope No. 6 3/4?
B6 — 125 × 176 mm against 92.075 × 165.1 mm, which is 44.7% more area.
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