Photo 5×7 vs A2 Envelope (US)
| Photo 5×7 | A2 Envelope (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 127 × 177.8 | 111.125 × 146.05 |
| Inches | 5 × 7 | 4.38 × 5.75 |
| Centimetres | 12.7 × 17.8 | 11.1 × 14.6 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.4 | 1:1.31 |
| Area | 225.8 cm² | 162.3 cm² |
Which is bigger
Photo 5×7, by 39.1% in area. Photo 5×7 is 15.9 mm wider than A2 Envelope (US). Photo 5×7 is 31.8 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A A2 Envelope (US) page fits inside Photo 5×7 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 7.9 mm border down each side and 15.9 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Photo 5×7 artwork on A2 Envelope (US) paper | 82.1% | 6.8 × 0 mm margin |
| A2 Envelope (US) artwork on Photo 5×7 paper | 114.3% | 0 × 10.9 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 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 6.8 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Photo 5×7 and A2 Envelope (US)?
Photo 5×7 is 127 × 177.8 mm and A2 Envelope (US) is 111.125 × 146.05 mm. Photo 5×7 is the larger of the two by 39.1% in area.
Can I print Photo 5×7 on A2 Envelope (US)?
Not at full size. Scale it to 82.1% and it fits inside A2 Envelope (US) with 6.8 × 0 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, Photo 5×7 or A2 Envelope (US)?
Photo 5×7 — 127 × 177.8 mm against 111.125 × 146.05 mm, which is 39.1% more area.
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