B6 vs A7 Envelope (US)
| B6 | A7 Envelope (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 125 × 176 | 133.35 × 184.15 |
| Inches | 4.92 × 6.93 | 5.25 × 7.25 |
| Centimetres | 12.5 × 17.6 | 13.3 × 18.4 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.41 | 1:1.38 |
| Area | 220 cm² | 245.6 cm² |
Which is bigger
A7 Envelope (US), by 11.6% in area. A7 Envelope (US) is 8.3 mm wider than B6. A7 Envelope (US) is 8.2 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A B6 page fits inside A7 Envelope (US) whole — print it at 100% and you get a 4.2 mm border down each side and 4.1 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| B6 artwork on A7 Envelope (US) paper | 104.6% | 2.6 × 0 mm margin |
| A7 Envelope (US) artwork on B6 paper | 93.7% | 0 × 3.4 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 A7 Envelope (US) is 1:1.38. 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 2.6 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between B6 and A7 Envelope (US)?
B6 is 125 × 176 mm and A7 Envelope (US) is 133.35 × 184.15 mm. A7 Envelope (US) is the larger of the two by 11.6% in area.
Can I print B6 on A7 Envelope (US)?
Yes, at 100% — B6 is smaller on both edges, so it lands inside A7 Envelope (US) with a border all round.
Which is bigger, B6 or A7 Envelope (US)?
A7 Envelope (US) — 133.35 × 184.15 mm against 125 × 176 mm, which is 11.6% more area.
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