Crown Quarto vs Large Print
Crown Quarto is 11 mm wider and 8 mm shorter than Large Print. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Compare a Different Pair
Crown Quarto and Large Print, Side by Side
| Crown Quarto | Large Print | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 189 × 246 | 178 × 254 | 11 × 8 mm |
| Inches | 7.44 × 9.69 | 7.01 × 10 | 0.43 × 0.31 in |
| Centimetres | 18.9 × 24.6 | 17.8 × 25.4 | |
| Area | 0.0465 m², 46,494 mm² | 0.0452 m², 45,212 mm² | 1.03× |
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.302 | 1 : 1.427 | 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 | Crown Quarto onto Large Print | Large Print onto Crown Quarto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 5.5 mm (0.22 in) each side | Crown Quarto loses it | blank band |
| Height | 4 mm (0.16 in) each end | blank band | Large Print loses it |
Scale-to-Fit Percentages
The figure to type into a printer or PDF dialog to scale one to fit inside the other:
| Large Print to fit Crown Quarto | 97% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Quarto to fit Large Print | 94% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crown Quarto bigger than Large Print?
Crown Quarto is bigger. It is 189 × 246 mm against 178 × 254 mm for Large Print, about 1.03 times the area.
What is the difference between Crown Quarto and Large Print?
Crown Quarto is 11 mm wider and 8 mm shorter than Large Print. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Can you print Large Print on Crown Quarto?
Not at full size without a change. Shrink Large Print to 97% to fit Crown Quarto, which leaves a thin border, or print at 100% and lose 5.5 mm off each side and 4 mm top and bottom.
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