DL vs Junior Legal
| DL | Junior Legal | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 110 × 220 | 127 × 203.2 |
| Inches | 4.33 × 8.66 | 5 × 8 |
| Centimetres | 11 × 22 | 12.7 × 20.3 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:2 | 1:1.6 |
| Area | 242 cm² | 258.1 cm² |
Which is bigger
Junior Legal, by 6.6% in area. Junior Legal is 17 mm wider than DL. DL is 16.8 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
Neither sheet fits inside the other at full size: Junior Legal 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 Junior Legal paper | 92.4% | 25.4 × 0 mm margin |
| Junior Legal artwork on DL paper | 86.6% | 0 × 44 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 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 25.4 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between DL and Junior Legal?
DL is 110 × 220 mm and Junior Legal is 127 × 203.2 mm. Junior Legal is the larger of the two by 6.6% in area.
Can I print DL on Junior Legal?
Not at full size. Scale it to 92.4% and it fits inside Junior Legal with 25.4 × 0 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, DL or Junior Legal?
Junior Legal — 127 × 203.2 mm against 110 × 220 mm, which is 6.6% more area.
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