DL vs A7 Envelope (US)
| DL | A7 Envelope (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 110 × 220 | 133.35 × 184.15 |
| Inches | 4.33 × 8.66 | 5.25 × 7.25 |
| Centimetres | 11 × 22 | 13.3 × 18.4 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:2 | 1:1.38 |
| Area | 242 cm² | 245.6 cm² |
Which is bigger
A7 Envelope (US), by 1.5% in area. A7 Envelope (US) is 23.3 mm wider than DL. DL is 35.8 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
Neither sheet fits inside the other at full size: A7 Envelope (US) is the wider of the two while DL is the taller, so each overruns the other on one edge. Whichever way you go, something has to scale or crop.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| DL artwork on A7 Envelope (US) paper | 83.7% | 41.3 × 0 mm margin |
| A7 Envelope (US) artwork on DL paper | 82.5% | 0 × 68.1 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
The proportions differ: DL is 1:2 and A7 Envelope (US) is 1:1.38. 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 41.3 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between DL and A7 Envelope (US)?
DL is 110 × 220 mm and A7 Envelope (US) is 133.35 × 184.15 mm. A7 Envelope (US) is the larger of the two by 1.5% in area.
Can I print DL on A7 Envelope (US)?
Not at full size. Scale it to 83.7% and it fits inside A7 Envelope (US) with 41.3 × 0 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, DL or A7 Envelope (US)?
A7 Envelope (US) — 133.35 × 184.15 mm against 110 × 220 mm, which is 1.5% more area.
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