Executive vs Photo 8×12
| Executive | Photo 8×12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 184.15 × 266.7 | 203.2 × 304.8 |
| Inches | 7.25 × 10.5 | 8 × 12 |
| Centimetres | 18.4 × 26.7 | 20.3 × 30.5 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.45 | 1:1.5 |
| Area | 491.1 cm² | 619.4 cm² |
Which is bigger
Photo 8×12, by 26.1% in area. Photo 8×12 is 19 mm wider than Executive. Photo 8×12 is 38.1 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A Executive page fits inside Photo 8×12 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 9.5 mm border down each side and 19.1 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Executive artwork on Photo 8×12 paper | 110.3% | 0 × 10.5 mm margin |
| Photo 8×12 artwork on Executive paper | 87.5% | 6.4 × 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 Photo 8×12 is 1:1.5. 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 10.5 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Executive and Photo 8×12?
Executive is 184.15 × 266.7 mm and Photo 8×12 is 203.2 × 304.8 mm. Photo 8×12 is the larger of the two by 26.1% in area.
Can I print Executive on Photo 8×12?
Yes, at 100% — Executive is smaller on both edges, so it lands inside Photo 8×12 with a border all round.
Which is bigger, Executive or Photo 8×12?
Photo 8×12 — 203.2 × 304.8 mm against 184.15 × 266.7 mm, which is 26.1% more area.
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