Mass Market vs A2 Envelope (US)
| Mass Market | A2 Envelope (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 107.95 × 174.5 | 111.125 × 146.05 |
| Inches | 4.25 × 6.87 | 4.38 × 5.75 |
| Centimetres | 10.8 × 17.5 | 11.1 × 14.6 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.62 | 1:1.31 |
| Area | 188.4 cm² | 162.3 cm² |
Which is bigger
Mass Market, by 16.1% in area. A2 Envelope (US) is 3.2 mm wider than Mass Market. Mass Market is 28.4 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
Neither sheet fits inside the other at full size: A2 Envelope (US) is the wider of the two while Mass Market is the taller, so each overruns the other on one edge. Whichever way you go, something has to scale or crop.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Mass Market artwork on A2 Envelope (US) paper | 83.7% | 20.8 × 0 mm margin |
| A2 Envelope (US) artwork on Mass Market paper | 97.1% | 0 × 32.6 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: Mass Market is 1:1.62 and A2 Envelope (US) is 1:1.31. 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 20.8 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Mass Market and A2 Envelope (US)?
Mass Market is 107.95 × 174.5 mm and A2 Envelope (US) is 111.125 × 146.05 mm. Mass Market is the larger of the two by 16.1% in area.
Can I print Mass Market on A2 Envelope (US)?
Not at full size. Scale it to 83.7% and it fits inside A2 Envelope (US) with 20.8 × 0 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, Mass Market or A2 Envelope (US)?
Mass Market — 107.95 × 174.5 mm against 111.125 × 146.05 mm, which is 16.1% more area.
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