Large Print vs Royal
Large Print is 22 mm wider and 20 mm taller than Royal. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Compare a Different Pair
Large Print and Royal, Side by Side
| Large Print | Royal | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 178 × 254 | 156 × 234 | 22 × 20 mm |
| Inches | 7.01 × 10 | 6.14 × 9.21 | 0.87 × 0.79 in |
| Centimetres | 17.8 × 25.4 | 15.6 × 23.4 | |
| Area | 0.0452 m², 45,212 mm² | 0.0365 m², 36,504 mm² | 1.24× |
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.427 | 1 : 1.500 | 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 | Large Print onto Royal | Royal onto Large Print |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 11 mm (0.43 in) each side | Large Print loses it | blank band |
| Height | 10 mm (0.39 in) each end | Large Print 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:
| Royal to fit Large Print | 109% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
|---|---|---|
| Large Print to fit Royal | 88% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Large Print bigger than Royal?
Large Print is bigger. It is 178 × 254 mm against 156 × 234 mm for Royal, about 1.24 times the area.
What is the difference between Large Print and Royal?
Large Print is 22 mm wider and 20 mm taller than Royal. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Can you print Royal on Large Print?
Not at full size without a change. Shrink Royal to 109% to fit Large Print, which leaves a thin border, or print at 100% and lose 11 mm off each side and 10 mm top and bottom.
✓ Dimensions per the standards on the Large Print and Royal pages. Differences and scale factors computed. Reviewed . Editorial Process →