A5 vs Statement
A5 is 8.3 mm wider and 5.9 mm shorter than Statement. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Compare a Different Pair
A5 and Statement, Side by Side
| A5 | Statement | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 148 × 210 | 139.7 × 215.9 | 8.3 × 5.9 mm |
| Inches | 5.83 × 8.27 | 5.5 × 8.5 | 0.33 × 0.23 in |
| Centimetres | 14.8 × 21.0 | 14.0 × 21.6 | |
| Area | 0.0311 m², 31,080 mm² | 0.0302 m², 30,161 mm² | 1.03× |
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.419 (√2) | 1 : 1.545 | different |
What Is Lost Printing One on the Other
At 100% scale, both centred, nothing resized. A positive figure on the wider or taller side is cropped; on the other it is a blank margin.
| Axis | Gap | A5 onto Statement | Statement onto A5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 4.2 mm (0.17 in) each side | A5 loses it | blank band |
| Height | 3 mm (0.12 in) each end | blank band | Statement loses it |
Scale-to-Fit Percentages
The figure to type into a printer or PDF dialog to scale one to fit inside the other:
| Statement to fit A5 | 97% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
|---|---|---|
| A5 to fit Statement | 94% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
Beyond the Measurements
Envelopes: A5 fits C5, C6; Statement fits A2 (US), 6 × 9.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A5 bigger than Statement?
A5 is bigger. It is 148 × 210 mm against 139.7 × 215.9 mm for Statement, about 1.03 times the area.
What is the difference between A5 and Statement?
A5 is 8.3 mm wider and 5.9 mm shorter than Statement. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Can you print Statement on A5?
Not at full size without a change. Shrink Statement to 97% to fit A5, which leaves a thin border, or print at 100% and lose 4.2 mm off each side and 3 mm top and bottom.
✓ Dimensions per the standards on the A5 and Statement pages. Differences and scale factors computed. Reviewed . Editorial Process →