Executive vs Envelope No. 12
| Executive | Envelope No. 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 184.15 × 266.7 | 120.65 × 279.4 |
| Inches | 7.25 × 10.5 | 4.75 × 11 |
| Centimetres | 18.4 × 26.7 | 12.1 × 27.9 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.45 | 1:2.32 |
| Area | 491.1 cm² | 337.1 cm² |
Which is bigger
Executive, by 45.7% in area. Executive is 63.5 mm wider than Envelope No. 12. Envelope No. 12 is 12.7 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
Neither sheet fits inside the other at full size: Executive is the wider of the two while Envelope No. 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Executive artwork on Envelope No. 12 paper | 65.5% | 0 × 104.7 mm margin |
| Envelope No. 12 artwork on Executive paper | 95.5% | 69 × 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: Executive is 1:1.45 and Envelope No. 12 is 1:2.32. 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 104.7 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Executive and Envelope No. 12?
Executive is 184.15 × 266.7 mm and Envelope No. 12 is 120.65 × 279.4 mm. Executive is the larger of the two by 45.7% in area.
Can I print Executive on Envelope No. 12?
Not at full size. Scale it to 65.5% and it fits inside Envelope No. 12 with 0 × 104.7 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, Executive or Envelope No. 12?
Executive — 184.15 × 266.7 mm against 120.65 × 279.4 mm, which is 45.7% more area.
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