B6 vs Junior Legal
| B6 | Junior Legal | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 125 × 176 | 127 × 203.2 |
| Inches | 4.92 × 6.93 | 5 × 8 |
| Centimetres | 12.5 × 17.6 | 12.7 × 20.3 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.41 | 1:1.6 |
| Area | 220 cm² | 258.1 cm² |
Which is bigger
Junior Legal, by 17.3% in area. Junior Legal is 2 mm wider than B6. Junior Legal is 27.2 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A B6 page fits inside Junior Legal whole — print it at 100% and you get a 1 mm border down each side and 13.6 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| B6 artwork on Junior Legal paper | 101.6% | 0 × 24.4 mm margin |
| Junior Legal artwork on B6 paper | 86.6% | 15 × 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 Junior Legal is 1:1.6. 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 24.4 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between B6 and Junior Legal?
B6 is 125 × 176 mm and Junior Legal is 127 × 203.2 mm. Junior Legal is the larger of the two by 17.3% in area.
Can I print B6 on Junior Legal?
Yes, at 100% — B6 is smaller on both edges, so it lands inside Junior Legal with a border all round.
Which is bigger, B6 or Junior Legal?
Junior Legal — 127 × 203.2 mm against 125 × 176 mm, which is 17.3% more area.
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