B8 vs Business Card (EU)
| B8 | Business Card (EU) | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 62 × 88 | 55 × 85 |
| Inches | 2.44 × 3.46 | 2.17 × 3.35 |
| Centimetres | 6.2 × 8.8 | 5.5 × 8.5 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.42 | 1:1.55 |
| Area | 54.6 cm² | 46.8 cm² |
Which is bigger
B8, by 16.7% in area. B8 is 7 mm wider than Business Card (EU). B8 is 3 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A Business Card (EU) page fits inside B8 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 3.5 mm border down each side and 1.5 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| B8 artwork on Business Card (EU) paper | 88.7% | 0 × 6.9 mm margin |
| Business Card (EU) artwork on B8 paper | 103.5% | 5.1 × 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: B8 is 1:1.42 and Business Card (EU) is 1:1.55. 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 6.9 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between B8 and Business Card (EU)?
B8 is 62 × 88 mm and Business Card (EU) is 55 × 85 mm. B8 is the larger of the two by 16.7% in area.
Can I print B8 on Business Card (EU)?
Not at full size. Scale it to 88.7% and it fits inside Business Card (EU) with 0 × 6.9 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, B8 or Business Card (EU)?
B8 — 62 × 88 mm against 55 × 85 mm, which is 16.7% more area.
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