Junior Legal vs Photo 6×8
| Junior Legal | Photo 6×8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 127 × 203.2 | 152.4 × 203.2 |
| Inches | 5 × 8 | 6 × 8 |
| Centimetres | 12.7 × 20.3 | 15.2 × 20.3 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.6 | 1:1.33 |
| Area | 258.1 cm² | 309.7 cm² |
Which is bigger
Photo 6×8, by 20% in area. Photo 6×8 is 25.4 mm wider than Junior Legal. Both are exactly 203.2 mm tall.
Printing one on the other
A Junior Legal page fits inside Photo 6×8 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 12.7 mm border down each side and 0 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Legal artwork on Photo 6×8 paper | 100% | 25.4 × 0 mm margin |
| Photo 6×8 artwork on Junior Legal paper | 83.3% | 0 × 33.9 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 6×8 is 1:1.33. 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 25.4 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Junior Legal and Photo 6×8?
Junior Legal is 127 × 203.2 mm and Photo 6×8 is 152.4 × 203.2 mm. Photo 6×8 is the larger of the two by 20% in area.
Can I print Junior Legal on Photo 6×8?
Yes, at 100% — Junior Legal is smaller on both edges, so it lands inside Photo 6×8 with a border all round.
Which is bigger, Junior Legal or Photo 6×8?
Photo 6×8 — 152.4 × 203.2 mm against 127 × 203.2 mm, which is 20% more area.
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