C5 vs Junior Legal
| C5 | Junior Legal | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 162 × 229 | 127 × 203.2 |
| Inches | 6.38 × 9.02 | 5 × 8 |
| Centimetres | 16.2 × 22.9 | 12.7 × 20.3 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.41 | 1:1.6 |
| Area | 371 cm² | 258.1 cm² |
Which is bigger
C5, by 43.8% in area. C5 is 35 mm wider than Junior Legal. C5 is 25.8 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A Junior Legal page fits inside C5 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 17.5 mm border down each side and 12.9 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| C5 artwork on Junior Legal paper | 78.4% | 0 × 23.7 mm margin |
| Junior Legal artwork on C5 paper | 112.7% | 18.9 × 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: C5 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 23.7 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between C5 and Junior Legal?
C5 is 162 × 229 mm and Junior Legal is 127 × 203.2 mm. C5 is the larger of the two by 43.8% in area.
Can I print C5 on Junior Legal?
Not at full size. Scale it to 78.4% and it fits inside Junior Legal with 0 × 23.7 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, C5 or Junior Legal?
C5 — 162 × 229 mm against 127 × 203.2 mm, which is 43.8% more area.
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