US Trade vs Digest
US Trade is 12 mm wider and 13 mm taller than Digest. 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 Digest, Side by Side
| US Trade | Digest | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 152 × 229 | 140 × 216 | 12 × 13 mm |
| Inches | 5.98 × 9.02 | 5.51 × 8.5 | 0.47 × 0.51 in |
| Centimetres | 15.2 × 22.9 | 14.0 × 21.6 | |
| Area | 0.0348 m², 34,808 mm² | 0.0302 m², 30,240 mm² | 1.15× |
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.507 | 1 : 1.543 | 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 Digest | Digest onto US Trade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 6 mm (0.24 in) each side | US Trade loses it | blank band |
| Height | 6.5 mm (0.26 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:
| Digest to fit US Trade | 106% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
|---|---|---|
| US Trade to fit Digest | 92% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is US Trade bigger than Digest?
US Trade is bigger. It is 152 × 229 mm against 140 × 216 mm for Digest, about 1.15 times the area.
What is the difference between US Trade and Digest?
US Trade is 12 mm wider and 13 mm taller than Digest. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Can you print Digest on US Trade?
Not at full size without a change. Shrink Digest to 106% to fit US Trade, which leaves a thin border, or print at 100% and lose 6 mm off each side and 6.5 mm top and bottom.
✓ Dimensions per the standards on the US Trade and Digest pages. Differences and scale factors computed. Reviewed . Editorial Process →