Junior Legal vs Photo 5×7
| Junior Legal | Photo 5×7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 127 × 203.2 | 127 × 177.8 |
| Inches | 5 × 8 | 5 × 7 |
| Centimetres | 12.7 × 20.3 | 12.7 × 17.8 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.6 | 1:1.4 |
| Area | 258.1 cm² | 225.8 cm² |
Which is bigger
Junior Legal, by 14.3% in area. Both sheets are exactly 127 mm wide. Junior Legal is 25.4 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A Photo 5×7 page fits inside Junior Legal whole — print it at 100% and you get a 0 mm border down each side and 12.7 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Legal artwork on Photo 5×7 paper | 87.5% | 15.9 × 0 mm margin |
| Photo 5×7 artwork on Junior Legal paper | 100% | 0 × 25.4 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 Photo 5×7 is 1:1.4. 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 15.9 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Junior Legal and Photo 5×7?
Junior Legal is 127 × 203.2 mm and Photo 5×7 is 127 × 177.8 mm. Junior Legal is the larger of the two by 14.3% in area.
Can I print Junior Legal on Photo 5×7?
Not at full size. Scale it to 87.5% and it fits inside Photo 5×7 with 15.9 × 0 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, Junior Legal or Photo 5×7?
Junior Legal — 127 × 203.2 mm against 127 × 177.8 mm, which is 14.3% more area.
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