Tabloid vs Photo 11×14
| Tabloid | Photo 11×14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 279.4 × 431.8 | 279.4 × 355.6 |
| Inches | 11 × 17 | 11 × 14 |
| Centimetres | 27.9 × 43.2 | 27.9 × 35.6 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.55 | 1:1.27 |
| Area | 1206.4 cm² | 993.5 cm² |
Which is bigger
Tabloid, by 21.4% in area. Both sheets are exactly 279.4 mm wide. Tabloid is 76.2 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A Photo 11×14 page fits inside Tabloid whole — print it at 100% and you get a 0 mm border down each side and 38.1 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Tabloid artwork on Photo 11×14 paper | 82.4% | 49.3 × 0 mm margin |
| Photo 11×14 artwork on Tabloid paper | 100% | 0 × 76.2 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 Photo 11×14 is 1:1.27. 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 49.3 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Tabloid and Photo 11×14?
Tabloid is 279.4 × 431.8 mm and Photo 11×14 is 279.4 × 355.6 mm. Tabloid is the larger of the two by 21.4% in area.
Can I print Tabloid on Photo 11×14?
Not at full size. Scale it to 82.4% and it fits inside Photo 11×14 with 49.3 × 0 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, Tabloid or Photo 11×14?
Tabloid — 279.4 × 431.8 mm against 279.4 × 355.6 mm, which is 21.4% more area.
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