Executive vs US Trade 6×9
| Executive | US Trade 6×9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 184.15 × 266.7 | 152.4 × 228.6 |
| Inches | 7.25 × 10.5 | 6 × 9 |
| Centimetres | 18.4 × 26.7 | 15.2 × 22.9 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.45 | 1:1.5 |
| Area | 491.1 cm² | 348.4 cm² |
Which is bigger
Executive, by 41% in area. Executive is 31.8 mm wider than US Trade 6×9. Executive is 38.1 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A US Trade 6×9 page fits inside Executive whole — print it at 100% and you get a 15.9 mm border down each side and 19 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Executive artwork on US Trade 6×9 paper | 82.8% | 0 × 7.9 mm margin |
| US Trade 6×9 artwork on Executive paper | 116.7% | 6.3 × 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 US Trade 6×9 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 7.9 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Executive and US Trade 6×9?
Executive is 184.15 × 266.7 mm and US Trade 6×9 is 152.4 × 228.6 mm. Executive is the larger of the two by 41% in area.
Can I print Executive on US Trade 6×9?
Not at full size. Scale it to 82.8% and it fits inside US Trade 6×9 with 0 × 7.9 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, Executive or US Trade 6×9?
Executive — 184.15 × 266.7 mm against 152.4 × 228.6 mm, which is 41% more area.
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