Photo 11×14 vs JIS B4
| Photo 11×14 | JIS B4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 279.4 × 355.6 | 257 × 364 |
| Inches | 11 × 14 | 10.12 × 14.33 |
| Centimetres | 27.9 × 35.6 | 25.7 × 36.4 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.27 | 1:1.42 |
| Area | 993.5 cm² | 935.5 cm² |
Which is bigger
Photo 11×14, by 6.2% in area. Photo 11×14 is 22.4 mm wider than JIS B4. JIS B4 is 8.4 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
Neither sheet fits inside the other at full size: Photo 11×14 is the wider of the two while JIS B4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photo 11×14 artwork on JIS B4 paper | 92% | 0 × 36.9 mm margin |
| JIS B4 artwork on Photo 11×14 paper | 97.7% | 28.3 × 0 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: Photo 11×14 is 1:1.27 and JIS B4 is 1:1.42. 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 36.9 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Photo 11×14 and JIS B4?
Photo 11×14 is 279.4 × 355.6 mm and JIS B4 is 257 × 364 mm. Photo 11×14 is the larger of the two by 6.2% in area.
Can I print Photo 11×14 on JIS B4?
Not at full size. Scale it to 92% and it fits inside JIS B4 with 0 × 36.9 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, Photo 11×14 or JIS B4?
Photo 11×14 — 279.4 × 355.6 mm against 257 × 364 mm, which is 6.2% more area.
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