Junior Legal vs A6 Envelope (US)
| Junior Legal | A6 Envelope (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 127 × 203.2 | 120.65 × 165.1 |
| Inches | 5 × 8 | 4.75 × 6.5 |
| Centimetres | 12.7 × 20.3 | 12.1 × 16.5 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.6 | 1:1.37 |
| Area | 258.1 cm² | 199.2 cm² |
Which is bigger
Junior Legal, by 29.6% in area. Junior Legal is 6.3 mm wider than A6 Envelope (US). Junior Legal is 38.1 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A A6 Envelope (US) page fits inside Junior Legal whole — print it at 100% and you get a 3.2 mm border down each side and 19 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Legal artwork on A6 Envelope (US) paper | 81.3% | 17.5 × 0 mm margin |
| A6 Envelope (US) artwork on Junior Legal paper | 105.3% | 0 × 29.4 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 A6 Envelope (US) is 1:1.37. 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 17.5 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Junior Legal and A6 Envelope (US)?
Junior Legal is 127 × 203.2 mm and A6 Envelope (US) is 120.65 × 165.1 mm. Junior Legal is the larger of the two by 29.6% in area.
Can I print Junior Legal on A6 Envelope (US)?
Not at full size. Scale it to 81.3% and it fits inside A6 Envelope (US) with 17.5 × 0 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, Junior Legal or A6 Envelope (US)?
Junior Legal — 127 × 203.2 mm against 120.65 × 165.1 mm, which is 29.6% more area.
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