Letter vs Photo 8×10
| Letter | Photo 8×10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 215.9 × 279.4 | 203.2 × 254 |
| Inches | 8.5 × 11 | 8 × 10 |
| Centimetres | 21.6 × 27.9 | 20.3 × 25.4 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.29 | 1:1.25 |
| Area | 603.2 cm² | 516.1 cm² |
Which is bigger
Letter, by 16.9% in area. Letter is 12.7 mm wider than Photo 8×10. Letter is 25.4 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A Photo 8×10 page fits inside Letter whole — print it at 100% and you get a 6.4 mm border down each side and 12.7 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Letter artwork on Photo 8×10 paper | 90.9% | 6.9 × 0 mm margin |
| Photo 8×10 artwork on Letter paper | 106.3% | 0 × 9.5 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: Letter is 1:1.29 and Photo 8×10 is 1:1.25. 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 6.9 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Letter and Photo 8×10?
Letter is 215.9 × 279.4 mm and Photo 8×10 is 203.2 × 254 mm. Letter is the larger of the two by 16.9% in area.
Can I print Letter on Photo 8×10?
Not at full size. Scale it to 90.9% and it fits inside Photo 8×10 with 6.9 × 0 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, Letter or Photo 8×10?
Letter — 215.9 × 279.4 mm against 203.2 × 254 mm, which is 16.9% more area.
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