DL vs Half Letter
| DL | Half Letter | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 110 × 220 | 139.7 × 215.9 |
| Inches | 4.33 × 8.66 | 5.5 × 8.5 |
| Centimetres | 11 × 22 | 14 × 21.6 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:2 | 1:1.55 |
| Area | 242 cm² | 301.6 cm² |
Which is bigger
Half Letter, by 24.6% in area. Half Letter is 29.7 mm wider than DL. DL is 4.1 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
Neither sheet fits inside the other at full size: Half Letter 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 Half Letter paper | 98.1% | 31.7 × 0 mm margin |
| Half Letter artwork on DL paper | 78.7% | 0 × 50 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 Half Letter is 1:1.55. 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 31.7 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between DL and Half Letter?
DL is 110 × 220 mm and Half Letter is 139.7 × 215.9 mm. Half Letter is the larger of the two by 24.6% in area.
Can I print DL on Half Letter?
Not at full size. Scale it to 98.1% and it fits inside Half Letter with 31.7 × 0 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, DL or Half Letter?
Half Letter — 139.7 × 215.9 mm against 110 × 220 mm, which is 24.6% more area.
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