Tabloid vs JIS B4
| Tabloid | JIS B4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 279.4 × 431.8 | 257 × 364 |
| Inches | 11 × 17 | 10.12 × 14.33 |
| Centimetres | 27.9 × 43.2 | 25.7 × 36.4 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.55 | 1:1.42 |
| Area | 1206.4 cm² | 935.5 cm² |
Which is bigger
Tabloid, by 29% in area. Tabloid is 22.4 mm wider than JIS B4. Tabloid is 67.8 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A JIS B4 page fits inside Tabloid whole — print it at 100% and you get a 11.2 mm border down each side and 33.9 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Tabloid artwork on JIS B4 paper | 84.3% | 21.5 × 0 mm margin |
| JIS B4 artwork on Tabloid paper | 108.7% | 0 × 36.1 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: Tabloid is 1:1.55 and JIS B4 is 1:1.42. 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 21.5 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Tabloid and JIS B4?
Tabloid is 279.4 × 431.8 mm and JIS B4 is 257 × 364 mm. Tabloid is the larger of the two by 29% in area.
Can I print Tabloid on JIS B4?
Not at full size. Scale it to 84.3% and it fits inside JIS B4 with 21.5 × 0 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, Tabloid or JIS B4?
Tabloid — 279.4 × 431.8 mm against 257 × 364 mm, which is 29% more area.
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