C6 vs A2 Envelope (US)
| C6 | A2 Envelope (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 114 × 162 | 111.125 × 146.05 |
| Inches | 4.49 × 6.38 | 4.38 × 5.75 |
| Centimetres | 11.4 × 16.2 | 11.1 × 14.6 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.42 | 1:1.31 |
| Area | 184.7 cm² | 162.3 cm² |
Which is bigger
C6, by 13.8% in area. C6 is 2.9 mm wider than A2 Envelope (US). C6 is 15.9 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A A2 Envelope (US) page fits inside C6 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 1.4 mm border down each side and 8 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| C6 artwork on A2 Envelope (US) paper | 90.2% | 8.3 × 0 mm margin |
| A2 Envelope (US) artwork on C6 paper | 102.6% | 0 × 12.2 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: C6 is 1:1.42 and A2 Envelope (US) is 1:1.31. 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 8.3 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between C6 and A2 Envelope (US)?
C6 is 114 × 162 mm and A2 Envelope (US) is 111.125 × 146.05 mm. C6 is the larger of the two by 13.8% in area.
Can I print C6 on A2 Envelope (US)?
Not at full size. Scale it to 90.2% and it fits inside A2 Envelope (US) with 8.3 × 0 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, C6 or A2 Envelope (US)?
C6 — 114 × 162 mm against 111.125 × 146.05 mm, which is 13.8% more area.
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