Photo 8×10 vs US Trade 6×9
| Photo 8×10 | US Trade 6×9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 203.2 × 254 | 152.4 × 228.6 |
| Inches | 8 × 10 | 6 × 9 |
| Centimetres | 20.3 × 25.4 | 15.2 × 22.9 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.25 | 1:1.5 |
| Area | 516.1 cm² | 348.4 cm² |
Which is bigger
Photo 8×10, by 48.1% in area. Photo 8×10 is 50.8 mm wider than US Trade 6×9. Photo 8×10 is 25.4 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A US Trade 6×9 page fits inside Photo 8×10 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 25.4 mm border down each side and 12.7 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Photo 8×10 artwork on US Trade 6×9 paper | 75% | 0 × 38.1 mm margin |
| US Trade 6×9 artwork on Photo 8×10 paper | 111.1% | 33.9 × 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 8×10 is 1:1.25 and US Trade 6×9 is 1:1.5. 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 38.1 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Photo 8×10 and US Trade 6×9?
Photo 8×10 is 203.2 × 254 mm and US Trade 6×9 is 152.4 × 228.6 mm. Photo 8×10 is the larger of the two by 48.1% in area.
Can I print Photo 8×10 on US Trade 6×9?
Not at full size. Scale it to 75% and it fits inside US Trade 6×9 with 0 × 38.1 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, Photo 8×10 or US Trade 6×9?
Photo 8×10 — 203.2 × 254 mm against 152.4 × 228.6 mm, which is 48.1% more area.
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