Envelope No. 10 vs Mass Market
| Envelope No. 10 | Mass Market | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 104.775 × 241.3 | 107.95 × 174.5 |
| Inches | 4.13 × 9.5 | 4.25 × 6.87 |
| Centimetres | 10.5 × 24.1 | 10.8 × 17.5 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:2.3 | 1:1.62 |
| Area | 252.8 cm² | 188.4 cm² |
Which is bigger
Envelope No. 10, by 34.2% in area. Mass Market is 3.2 mm wider than Envelope No. 10. Envelope No. 10 is 66.8 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
Neither sheet fits inside the other at full size: Mass Market is the wider of the two while Envelope No. 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envelope No. 10 artwork on Mass Market paper | 72.3% | 32.2 × 0 mm margin |
| Mass Market artwork on Envelope No. 10 paper | 97.1% | 0 × 71.9 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: Envelope No. 10 is 1:2.3 and Mass Market is 1:1.62. 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 32.2 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Envelope No. 10 and Mass Market?
Envelope No. 10 is 104.775 × 241.3 mm and Mass Market is 107.95 × 174.5 mm. Envelope No. 10 is the larger of the two by 34.2% in area.
Can I print Envelope No. 10 on Mass Market?
Not at full size. Scale it to 72.3% and it fits inside Mass Market with 32.2 × 0 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, Envelope No. 10 or Mass Market?
Envelope No. 10 — 104.775 × 241.3 mm against 107.95 × 174.5 mm, which is 34.2% more area.
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