Junior Legal vs Envelope No. 12
| Junior Legal | Envelope No. 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 127 × 203.2 | 120.65 × 279.4 |
| Inches | 5 × 8 | 4.75 × 11 |
| Centimetres | 12.7 × 20.3 | 12.1 × 27.9 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.6 | 1:2.32 |
| Area | 258.1 cm² | 337.1 cm² |
Which is bigger
Envelope No. 12, by 30.6% in area. Junior Legal is 6.3 mm wider than Envelope No. 12. Envelope No. 12 is 76.2 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
Neither sheet fits inside the other at full size: Junior Legal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Legal artwork on Envelope No. 12 paper | 95% | 0 × 86.4 mm margin |
| Envelope No. 12 artwork on Junior Legal paper | 72.7% | 39.3 × 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: Junior Legal is 1:1.6 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 86.4 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Junior Legal and Envelope No. 12?
Junior Legal is 127 × 203.2 mm and Envelope No. 12 is 120.65 × 279.4 mm. Envelope No. 12 is the larger of the two by 30.6% in area.
Can I print Junior Legal on Envelope No. 12?
Not at full size. Scale it to 95% and it fits inside Envelope No. 12 with 0 × 86.4 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, Junior Legal or Envelope No. 12?
Envelope No. 12 — 120.65 × 279.4 mm against 127 × 203.2 mm, which is 30.6% more area.
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