Business Card (EU) vs JIS B8
| Business Card (EU) | JIS B8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 55 × 85 | 64 × 91 |
| Inches | 2.17 × 3.35 | 2.52 × 3.58 |
| Centimetres | 5.5 × 8.5 | 6.4 × 9.1 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.55 | 1:1.42 |
| Area | 46.8 cm² | 58.2 cm² |
Which is bigger
JIS B8, by 24.6% in area. JIS B8 is 9 mm wider than Business Card (EU). JIS B8 is 6 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A Business Card (EU) page fits inside JIS B8 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 4.5 mm border down each side and 3 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Business Card (EU) artwork on JIS B8 paper | 107.1% | 5.1 × 0 mm margin |
| JIS B8 artwork on Business Card (EU) paper | 85.9% | 0 × 6.8 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: Business Card (EU) is 1:1.55 and JIS B8 is 1:1.42. 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 5.1 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Business Card (EU) and JIS B8?
Business Card (EU) is 55 × 85 mm and JIS B8 is 64 × 91 mm. JIS B8 is the larger of the two by 24.6% in area.
Can I print Business Card (EU) on JIS B8?
Yes, at 100% — Business Card (EU) is smaller on both edges, so it lands inside JIS B8 with a border all round.
Which is bigger, Business Card (EU) or JIS B8?
JIS B8 — 64 × 91 mm against 55 × 85 mm, which is 24.6% more area.
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