C5 vs C6
C5 is the larger of the two at the same 1 : √2 shape, one halving apart, so one scales onto the other with nothing cropped: 141% up, 71% down.
Compare a Different Pair
C5 and C6, Side by Side
| C5 | C6 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 162 × 229 | 114 × 162 | 48 × 67 mm |
| Inches | 6.38 × 9.02 | 4.49 × 6.38 | 1.89 × 2.64 in |
| Centimetres | 16.2 × 22.9 | 11.4 × 16.2 | |
| Area | 0.0371 m², 37,098 mm² | 0.0185 m², 18,468 mm² | 2.01× |
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.414 (√2) | 1 : 1.421 (√2) | 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 | C5 onto C6 | C6 onto C5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 24 mm (0.94 in) each side | C5 loses it | blank band |
| Height | 33.5 mm (1.32 in) each end | C5 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:
| C6 to fit C5 | 141% | fills the sheet, nothing cropped |
|---|---|---|
| C5 to fit C6 | 71% | fills the sheet, nothing cropped |
Both are one halving apart on the 1 : √2 series, so these are the copier presets and nothing is distorted or lost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C5 bigger than C6?
C5 is bigger. It is 162 × 229 mm against 114 × 162 mm for C6, about 2.01 times the area.
What is the difference between C5 and C6?
C5 is the larger of the two at the same 1 : √2 shape, one halving apart, so one scales onto the other with nothing cropped: 141% up, 71% down.
Can you print C6 on C5?
Yes, cleanly. Set the printer to scale C6 to 141% and it fills C5 edge to edge with nothing lost.
✓ Dimensions per the standards on the C5 and C6 pages. Differences and scale factors computed. Reviewed . Editorial Process →