Royal vs US Trade
Royal is 4 mm wider and 5 mm taller than US Trade. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Compare a Different Pair
Royal and US Trade, Side by Side
| Royal | US Trade | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 156 × 234 | 152 × 229 | 4 × 5 mm |
| Inches | 6.14 × 9.21 | 5.98 × 9.02 | 0.16 × 0.2 in |
| Centimetres | 15.6 × 23.4 | 15.2 × 22.9 | |
| Area | 0.0365 m², 36,504 mm² | 0.0348 m², 34,808 mm² | 1.05× |
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.500 | 1 : 1.507 | 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 | Royal onto US Trade | US Trade onto Royal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 2 mm (0.08 in) each side | Royal loses it | blank band |
| Height | 2.5 mm (0.1 in) each end | Royal 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:
| US Trade to fit Royal | 102% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
|---|---|---|
| Royal to fit US Trade | 97% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
The two share the 1 : √2 shape but are not one halving apart, so a fit-to-page scale still leaves a small border.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Royal bigger than US Trade?
Royal is bigger. It is 156 × 234 mm against 152 × 229 mm for US Trade, about 1.05 times the area.
What is the difference between Royal and US Trade?
Royal is 4 mm wider and 5 mm taller than US Trade. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Can you print US Trade on Royal?
Not at full size without a change. Shrink US Trade to 102% to fit Royal, which leaves a thin border, or print at 100% and lose 2 mm off each side and 2.5 mm top and bottom.
✓ Dimensions per the standards on the Royal and US Trade pages. Differences and scale factors computed. Reviewed . Editorial Process →