C5 vs C7

Q: Can I print C5 on C7?

Not at full size. Scale it to 49.8% and it fits inside C7 with 0.4 × 0 mm to spare.

	C5	C7
Millimetres	162 × 229	81 × 114
Inches	6.38 × 9.02	3.19 × 4.49
Centimetres	16.2 × 22.9	8.1 × 11.4
Aspect ratio	1:1.41	1:1.41
Area	371 cm²	92.3 cm²

Which is bigger

C5 is 4 times the area of C7. They are 2 steps apart in the C series and each step halves the sheet, so the multiple is two to the power of 2. The number in the name going up while the sheet goes down is why this has to be asked rather than read off.

C5 is 81 mm wider than C7. C5 is 115 mm taller.

Printing one on the other

A C7 page fits inside C5 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 40.5 mm border down each side and 57.5 mm top and bottom.

You want	Set the print scale to	Leaves
C5 artwork on C7 paper	49.8%	0.4 × 0 mm margin
C7 artwork on C5 paper	200%	0 × 1 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

Both sheets have the same 1:1.41 proportions, so artwork scales between them without any cropping or extra margin — only the size changes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between C5 and C7?

C5 is 162 × 229 mm and C7 is 81 × 114 mm. C5 is the larger of the two by 301.8% in area.

Can I print C5 on C7?

Not at full size. Scale it to 49.8% and it fits inside C7 with 0.4 × 0 mm to spare.

Which is bigger, C5 or C7?

C5 — 162 × 229 mm against 81 × 114 mm, which is 301.8% more area.

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