C6 vs Junior Legal
| C6 | Junior Legal | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 114 × 162 | 127 × 203.2 |
| Inches | 4.49 × 6.38 | 5 × 8 |
| Centimetres | 11.4 × 16.2 | 12.7 × 20.3 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.42 | 1:1.6 |
| Area | 184.7 cm² | 258.1 cm² |
Which is bigger
Junior Legal, by 39.7% in area. Junior Legal is 13 mm wider than C6. Junior Legal is 41.2 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A C6 page fits inside Junior Legal whole — print it at 100% and you get a 6.5 mm border down each side and 20.6 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| C6 artwork on Junior Legal paper | 111.4% | 0 × 22.7 mm margin |
| Junior Legal artwork on C6 paper | 79.7% | 12.8 × 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: C6 is 1:1.42 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 22.7 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between C6 and Junior Legal?
C6 is 114 × 162 mm and Junior Legal is 127 × 203.2 mm. Junior Legal is the larger of the two by 39.7% in area.
Can I print C6 on Junior Legal?
Yes, at 100% — C6 is smaller on both edges, so it lands inside Junior Legal with a border all round.
Which is bigger, C6 or Junior Legal?
Junior Legal — 127 × 203.2 mm against 114 × 162 mm, which is 39.7% more area.
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