Junior Legal vs A7 Envelope (US)
| Junior Legal | A7 Envelope (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 127 × 203.2 | 133.35 × 184.15 |
| Inches | 5 × 8 | 5.25 × 7.25 |
| Centimetres | 12.7 × 20.3 | 13.3 × 18.4 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.6 | 1:1.38 |
| Area | 258.1 cm² | 245.6 cm² |
Which is bigger
Junior Legal, by 5.1% in area. A7 Envelope (US) is 6.3 mm wider than Junior Legal. Junior Legal is 19 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
Neither sheet fits inside the other at full size: A7 Envelope (US) is the wider of the two while Junior Legal 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 A7 Envelope (US) paper | 90.6% | 18.3 × 0 mm margin |
| A7 Envelope (US) artwork on Junior Legal paper | 95.2% | 0 × 27.8 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 A7 Envelope (US) is 1:1.38. 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 18.3 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Junior Legal and A7 Envelope (US)?
Junior Legal is 127 × 203.2 mm and A7 Envelope (US) is 133.35 × 184.15 mm. Junior Legal is the larger of the two by 5.1% in area.
Can I print Junior Legal on A7 Envelope (US)?
Not at full size. Scale it to 90.6% and it fits inside A7 Envelope (US) with 18.3 × 0 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, Junior Legal or A7 Envelope (US)?
Junior Legal — 127 × 203.2 mm against 133.35 × 184.15 mm, which is 5.1% more area.
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