Legal vs Photo 11×14
| Legal | Photo 11×14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 215.9 × 355.6 | 279.4 × 355.6 |
| Inches | 8.5 × 14 | 11 × 14 |
| Centimetres | 21.6 × 35.6 | 27.9 × 35.6 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.65 | 1:1.27 |
| Area | 767.7 cm² | 993.5 cm² |
Which is bigger
Photo 11×14, by 29.4% in area. Photo 11×14 is 63.5 mm wider than Legal. Both are exactly 355.6 mm tall.
Printing one on the other
A Legal page fits inside Photo 11×14 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 31.7 mm border down each side and 0 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Legal artwork on Photo 11×14 paper | 100% | 63.5 × 0 mm margin |
| Photo 11×14 artwork on Legal paper | 77.3% | 0 × 80.8 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: Legal is 1:1.65 and Photo 11×14 is 1:1.27. 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 63.5 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Legal and Photo 11×14?
Legal is 215.9 × 355.6 mm and Photo 11×14 is 279.4 × 355.6 mm. Photo 11×14 is the larger of the two by 29.4% in area.
Can I print Legal on Photo 11×14?
Yes, at 100% — Legal is smaller on both edges, so it lands inside Photo 11×14 with a border all round.
Which is bigger, Legal or Photo 11×14?
Photo 11×14 — 279.4 × 355.6 mm against 215.9 × 355.6 mm, which is 29.4% more area.
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