Photo 5×7 vs Envelope No. 10
| Photo 5×7 | Envelope No. 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 127 × 177.8 | 104.775 × 241.3 |
| Inches | 5 × 7 | 4.13 × 9.5 |
| Centimetres | 12.7 × 17.8 | 10.5 × 24.1 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.4 | 1:2.3 |
| Area | 225.8 cm² | 252.8 cm² |
Which is bigger
Envelope No. 10, by 12% in area. Photo 5×7 is 22.2 mm wider than Envelope No. 10. Envelope No. 10 is 63.5 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
Neither sheet fits inside the other at full size: Photo 5×7 is the wider of the two while Envelope No. 10 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 5×7 artwork on Envelope No. 10 paper | 82.5% | 0 × 94.6 mm margin |
| Envelope No. 10 artwork on Photo 5×7 paper | 73.7% | 49.8 × 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 5×7 is 1:1.4 and Envelope No. 10 is 1:2.3. 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 94.6 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Photo 5×7 and Envelope No. 10?
Photo 5×7 is 127 × 177.8 mm and Envelope No. 10 is 104.775 × 241.3 mm. Envelope No. 10 is the larger of the two by 12% in area.
Can I print Photo 5×7 on Envelope No. 10?
Not at full size. Scale it to 82.5% and it fits inside Envelope No. 10 with 0 × 94.6 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, Photo 5×7 or Envelope No. 10?
Envelope No. 10 — 104.775 × 241.3 mm against 127 × 177.8 mm, which is 12% more area.
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