Photo 5×7 vs Photo 6×8
| Photo 5×7 | Photo 6×8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 127 × 177.8 | 152.4 × 203.2 |
| Inches | 5 × 7 | 6 × 8 |
| Centimetres | 12.7 × 17.8 | 15.2 × 20.3 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.4 | 1:1.33 |
| Area | 225.8 cm² | 309.7 cm² |
Which is bigger
Photo 6×8, by 37.1% in area. Photo 6×8 is 25.4 mm wider than Photo 5×7. Photo 6×8 is 25.4 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A Photo 5×7 page fits inside Photo 6×8 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 12.7 mm border down each side and 12.7 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Photo 5×7 artwork on Photo 6×8 paper | 114.3% | 7.3 × 0 mm margin |
| Photo 6×8 artwork on Photo 5×7 paper | 83.3% | 0 × 8.5 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: Photo 5×7 is 1:1.4 and Photo 6×8 is 1:1.33. 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 7.3 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Photo 5×7 and Photo 6×8?
Photo 5×7 is 127 × 177.8 mm and Photo 6×8 is 152.4 × 203.2 mm. Photo 6×8 is the larger of the two by 37.1% in area.
Can I print Photo 5×7 on Photo 6×8?
Yes, at 100% — Photo 5×7 is smaller on both edges, so it lands inside Photo 6×8 with a border all round.
Which is bigger, Photo 5×7 or Photo 6×8?
Photo 6×8 — 152.4 × 203.2 mm against 127 × 177.8 mm, which is 37.1% more area.
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