Photo 6×8 vs A8 Envelope (US)
| Photo 6×8 | A8 Envelope (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 152.4 × 203.2 | 139.7 × 206.375 |
| Inches | 6 × 8 | 5.5 × 8.13 |
| Centimetres | 15.2 × 20.3 | 14 × 20.6 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.33 | 1:1.48 |
| Area | 309.7 cm² | 288.3 cm² |
Which is bigger
Photo 6×8, by 7.4% in area. Photo 6×8 is 12.7 mm wider than A8 Envelope (US). A8 Envelope (US) is 3.2 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
Neither sheet fits inside the other at full size: Photo 6×8 is the wider of the two while A8 Envelope (US) 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 6×8 artwork on A8 Envelope (US) paper | 91.7% | 0 × 20.1 mm margin |
| A8 Envelope (US) artwork on Photo 6×8 paper | 98.5% | 14.8 × 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 6×8 is 1:1.33 and A8 Envelope (US) is 1:1.48. 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 20.1 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Photo 6×8 and A8 Envelope (US)?
Photo 6×8 is 152.4 × 203.2 mm and A8 Envelope (US) is 139.7 × 206.375 mm. Photo 6×8 is the larger of the two by 7.4% in area.
Can I print Photo 6×8 on A8 Envelope (US)?
Not at full size. Scale it to 91.7% and it fits inside A8 Envelope (US) with 0 × 20.1 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, Photo 6×8 or A8 Envelope (US)?
Photo 6×8 — 152.4 × 203.2 mm against 139.7 × 206.375 mm, which is 7.4% more area.
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