Junior Legal vs US Trade 6×9
| Junior Legal | US Trade 6×9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 127 × 203.2 | 152.4 × 228.6 |
| Inches | 5 × 8 | 6 × 9 |
| Centimetres | 12.7 × 20.3 | 15.2 × 22.9 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.6 | 1:1.5 |
| Area | 258.1 cm² | 348.4 cm² |
Which is bigger
US Trade 6×9, by 35% in area. US Trade 6×9 is 25.4 mm wider than Junior Legal. US Trade 6×9 is 25.4 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A Junior Legal page fits inside US Trade 6×9 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 12.7 mm border down each side and 12.7 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Legal artwork on US Trade 6×9 paper | 112.5% | 9.5 × 0 mm margin |
| US Trade 6×9 artwork on Junior Legal paper | 83.3% | 0 × 12.7 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 US Trade 6×9 is 1:1.5. 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 9.5 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Junior Legal and US Trade 6×9?
Junior Legal is 127 × 203.2 mm and US Trade 6×9 is 152.4 × 228.6 mm. US Trade 6×9 is the larger of the two by 35% in area.
Can I print Junior Legal on US Trade 6×9?
Yes, at 100% — Junior Legal is smaller on both edges, so it lands inside US Trade 6×9 with a border all round.
Which is bigger, Junior Legal or US Trade 6×9?
US Trade 6×9 — 152.4 × 228.6 mm against 127 × 203.2 mm, which is 35% more area.
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