US Trade 6×9 vs JIS B5
| US Trade 6×9 | JIS B5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 152.4 × 228.6 | 182 × 257 |
| Inches | 6 × 9 | 7.17 × 10.12 |
| Centimetres | 15.2 × 22.9 | 18.2 × 25.7 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.5 | 1:1.41 |
| Area | 348.4 cm² | 467.7 cm² |
Which is bigger
JIS B5, by 34.3% in area. JIS B5 is 29.6 mm wider than US Trade 6×9. JIS B5 is 28.4 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A US Trade 6×9 page fits inside JIS B5 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 14.8 mm border down each side and 14.2 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| US Trade 6×9 artwork on JIS B5 paper | 112.4% | 10.7 × 0 mm margin |
| JIS B5 artwork on US Trade 6×9 paper | 83.7% | 0 × 13.4 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: US Trade 6×9 is 1:1.5 and JIS B5 is 1:1.41. 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 10.7 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between US Trade 6×9 and JIS B5?
US Trade 6×9 is 152.4 × 228.6 mm and JIS B5 is 182 × 257 mm. JIS B5 is the larger of the two by 34.3% in area.
Can I print US Trade 6×9 on JIS B5?
Yes, at 100% — US Trade 6×9 is smaller on both edges, so it lands inside JIS B5 with a border all round.
Which is bigger, US Trade 6×9 or JIS B5?
JIS B5 — 182 × 257 mm against 152.4 × 228.6 mm, which is 34.3% more area.
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