Business Card (US) vs Business Card (EU)
| Business Card (US) | Business Card (EU) | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 50.8 × 88.9 | 55 × 85 |
| Inches | 2 × 3.5 | 2.17 × 3.35 |
| Centimetres | 5.1 × 8.9 | 5.5 × 8.5 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.75 | 1:1.55 |
| Area | 45.2 cm² | 46.8 cm² |
Which is bigger
Business Card (EU), by 3.5% in area. Business Card (EU) is 4.2 mm wider than Business Card (US). Business Card (US) is 3.9 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
Neither sheet fits inside the other at full size: Business Card (EU) is the wider of the two while Business Card (US) is the taller, so each overruns the other on one edge. Whichever way you go, something has to scale or crop.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Business Card (US) artwork on Business Card (EU) paper | 95.6% | 6.4 × 0 mm margin |
| Business Card (EU) artwork on Business Card (US) paper | 92.4% | 0 × 10.4 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: Business Card (US) is 1:1.75 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 6.4 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Business Card (US) and Business Card (EU)?
Business Card (US) is 50.8 × 88.9 mm and Business Card (EU) is 55 × 85 mm. Business Card (EU) is the larger of the two by 3.5% in area.
Can I print Business Card (US) on Business Card (EU)?
Not at full size. Scale it to 95.6% and it fits inside Business Card (EU) with 6.4 × 0 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, Business Card (US) or Business Card (EU)?
Business Card (EU) — 55 × 85 mm against 50.8 × 88.9 mm, which is 3.5% more area.
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