Half Letter vs Junior Legal
| Half Letter | Junior Legal | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 139.7 × 215.9 | 127 × 203.2 |
| Inches | 5.5 × 8.5 | 5 × 8 |
| Centimetres | 14 × 21.6 | 12.7 × 20.3 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.55 | 1:1.6 |
| Area | 301.6 cm² | 258.1 cm² |
Which is bigger
Half Letter, by 16.9% in area. Half Letter is 12.7 mm wider than Junior Legal. Half Letter is 12.7 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A Junior Legal page fits inside Half Letter whole — print it at 100% and you get a 6.3 mm border down each side and 6.4 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Half Letter artwork on Junior Legal paper | 90.9% | 0 × 6.9 mm margin |
| Junior Legal artwork on Half Letter paper | 106.3% | 4.8 × 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: Half Letter is 1:1.55 and Junior Legal is 1:1.6. 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 6.9 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Half Letter and Junior Legal?
Half Letter is 139.7 × 215.9 mm and Junior Legal is 127 × 203.2 mm. Half Letter is the larger of the two by 16.9% in area.
Can I print Half Letter on Junior Legal?
Not at full size. Scale it to 90.9% and it fits inside Junior Legal with 0 × 6.9 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, Half Letter or Junior Legal?
Half Letter — 139.7 × 215.9 mm against 127 × 203.2 mm, which is 16.9% more area.
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