US Trade vs A5
US Trade is 4 mm wider and 19 mm taller than A5. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Compare a Different Pair
US Trade and A5, Side by Side
| US Trade | A5 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 152 × 229 | 148 × 210 | 4 × 19 mm |
| Inches | 5.98 × 9.02 | 5.83 × 8.27 | 0.16 × 0.75 in |
| Centimetres | 15.2 × 22.9 | 14.8 × 21.0 | |
| Area | 0.0348 m², 34,808 mm² | 0.0311 m², 31,080 mm² | 1.12× |
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.507 | 1 : 1.419 (√2) | 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 | US Trade onto A5 | A5 onto US Trade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 2 mm (0.08 in) each side | US Trade loses it | blank band |
| Height | 9.5 mm (0.37 in) each end | US Trade 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:
| A5 to fit US Trade | 103% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
|---|---|---|
| US Trade to fit A5 | 92% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
Beyond the Measurements
Envelopes: US Trade has no standard fitted envelope; A5 fits C5, C6.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is US Trade bigger than A5?
US Trade is bigger. It is 152 × 229 mm against 148 × 210 mm for A5, about 1.12 times the area.
What is the difference between US Trade and A5?
US Trade is 4 mm wider and 19 mm taller than A5. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Can you print A5 on US Trade?
Not at full size without a change. Shrink A5 to 103% to fit US Trade, which leaves a thin border, or print at 100% and lose 2 mm off each side and 9.5 mm top and bottom.
✓ Dimensions per the standards on the US Trade and A5 pages. Differences and scale factors computed. Reviewed . Editorial Process →