A6 vs A7
A6 is the larger of the two at the same 1 : √2 shape, one halving apart, so one scales onto the other with nothing cropped: 141% up, 71% down.
Compare a Different Pair
A6 and A7, Side by Side
| A6 | A7 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 105 × 148 | 74 × 105 | 31 × 43 mm |
| Inches | 4.13 × 5.83 | 2.91 × 4.13 | 1.22 × 1.69 in |
| Centimetres | 10.5 × 14.8 | 7.4 × 10.5 | |
| Area | 0.0155 m², 15,540 mm² | 0.00777 m², 7,770 mm² | 2× |
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.410 (√2) | 1 : 1.419 (√2) | same |
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 | A6 onto A7 | A7 onto A6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 15.5 mm (0.61 in) each side | A6 loses it | blank band |
| Height | 21.5 mm (0.85 in) each end | A6 loses it | blank band |
Scale-to-Fit Percentages
The figure to type into a printer or PDF dialog to scale one to fit inside the other:
| A7 to fit A6 | 141% | fills the sheet, nothing cropped |
|---|---|---|
| A6 to fit A7 | 71% | fills the sheet, nothing cropped |
Both are one halving apart on the 1 : √2 series, so these are the copier presets and nothing is distorted or lost.
Beyond the Measurements
Envelopes: A6 fits C6; A7 has none.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A6 bigger than A7?
A6 is bigger. It is 105 × 148 mm against 74 × 105 mm for A7, about 2 times the area.
What is the difference between A6 and A7?
A6 is the larger of the two at the same 1 : √2 shape, one halving apart, so one scales onto the other with nothing cropped: 141% up, 71% down.
Can you print A7 on A6?
Yes, cleanly. Set the printer to scale A7 to 141% and it fills A6 edge to edge with nothing lost.
✓ Dimensions per the standards on the A6 and A7 pages. Differences and scale factors computed. Reviewed . Editorial Process →