C5 vs US Trade 6×9
| C5 | US Trade 6×9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 162 × 229 | 152.4 × 228.6 |
| Inches | 6.38 × 9.02 | 6 × 9 |
| Centimetres | 16.2 × 22.9 | 15.2 × 22.9 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.41 | 1:1.5 |
| Area | 371 cm² | 348.4 cm² |
Which is bigger
C5, by 6.5% in area. C5 is 9.6 mm wider than US Trade 6×9. C5 is 0.4 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A US Trade 6×9 page fits inside C5 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 4.8 mm border down each side and 0.2 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| C5 artwork on US Trade 6×9 paper | 94.1% | 0 × 13.2 mm margin |
| US Trade 6×9 artwork on C5 paper | 100.2% | 9.3 × 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 US Trade 6×9 is 1:1.5. 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 13.2 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between C5 and US Trade 6×9?
C5 is 162 × 229 mm and US Trade 6×9 is 152.4 × 228.6 mm. C5 is the larger of the two by 6.5% in area.
Can I print C5 on US Trade 6×9?
Not at full size. Scale it to 94.1% and it fits inside US Trade 6×9 with 0 × 13.2 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, C5 or US Trade 6×9?
C5 — 162 × 229 mm against 152.4 × 228.6 mm, which is 6.5% more area.
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