A7 Envelope (US) vs Envelope No. 11
| A7 Envelope (US) | Envelope No. 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 133.35 × 184.15 | 114.3 × 263.525 |
| Inches | 5.25 × 7.25 | 4.5 × 10.38 |
| Centimetres | 13.3 × 18.4 | 11.4 × 26.4 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.38 | 1:2.31 |
| Area | 245.6 cm² | 301.2 cm² |
Which is bigger
Envelope No. 11, by 22.7% in area. A7 Envelope (US) is 19 mm wider than Envelope No. 11. Envelope No. 11 is 79.4 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 Envelope No. 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A7 Envelope (US) artwork on Envelope No. 11 paper | 85.7% | 0 × 105.7 mm margin |
| Envelope No. 11 artwork on A7 Envelope (US) paper | 69.9% | 53.5 × 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: A7 Envelope (US) is 1:1.38 and Envelope No. 11 is 1:2.31. 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 105.7 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between A7 Envelope (US) and Envelope No. 11?
A7 Envelope (US) is 133.35 × 184.15 mm and Envelope No. 11 is 114.3 × 263.525 mm. Envelope No. 11 is the larger of the two by 22.7% in area.
Can I print A7 Envelope (US) on Envelope No. 11?
Not at full size. Scale it to 85.7% and it fits inside Envelope No. 11 with 0 × 105.7 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, A7 Envelope (US) or Envelope No. 11?
Envelope No. 11 — 114.3 × 263.525 mm against 133.35 × 184.15 mm, which is 22.7% more area.
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