B6 vs A2 Envelope (US)
| B6 | A2 Envelope (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 125 × 176 | 111.125 × 146.05 |
| Inches | 4.92 × 6.93 | 4.38 × 5.75 |
| Centimetres | 12.5 × 17.6 | 11.1 × 14.6 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.41 | 1:1.31 |
| Area | 220 cm² | 162.3 cm² |
Which is bigger
B6, by 35.6% in area. B6 is 13.9 mm wider than A2 Envelope (US). B6 is 29.9 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A A2 Envelope (US) page fits inside B6 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 6.9 mm border down each side and 15 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| B6 artwork on A2 Envelope (US) paper | 83% | 7.4 × 0 mm margin |
| A2 Envelope (US) artwork on B6 paper | 112.5% | 0 × 11.7 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 A2 Envelope (US) is 1:1.31. 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 7.4 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between B6 and A2 Envelope (US)?
B6 is 125 × 176 mm and A2 Envelope (US) is 111.125 × 146.05 mm. B6 is the larger of the two by 35.6% in area.
Can I print B6 on A2 Envelope (US)?
Not at full size. Scale it to 83% and it fits inside A2 Envelope (US) with 7.4 × 0 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, B6 or A2 Envelope (US)?
B6 — 125 × 176 mm against 111.125 × 146.05 mm, which is 35.6% more area.
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