Executive vs JIS B5
| Executive | JIS B5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 184.15 × 266.7 | 182 × 257 |
| Inches | 7.25 × 10.5 | 7.17 × 10.12 |
| Centimetres | 18.4 × 26.7 | 18.2 × 25.7 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.45 | 1:1.41 |
| Area | 491.1 cm² | 467.7 cm² |
Which is bigger
Executive, by 5% in area. Executive is 2.2 mm wider than JIS B5. Executive is 9.7 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A JIS B5 page fits inside Executive whole — print it at 100% and you get a 1.1 mm border down each side and 4.8 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Executive artwork on JIS B5 paper | 96.4% | 4.5 × 0 mm margin |
| JIS B5 artwork on Executive paper | 101.2% | 0 × 6.7 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 JIS B5 is 1:1.41. 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 4.5 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Executive and JIS B5?
Executive is 184.15 × 266.7 mm and JIS B5 is 182 × 257 mm. Executive is the larger of the two by 5% in area.
Can I print Executive on JIS B5?
Not at full size. Scale it to 96.4% and it fits inside JIS B5 with 4.5 × 0 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, Executive or JIS B5?
Executive — 184.15 × 266.7 mm against 182 × 257 mm, which is 5% more area.
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