C5 vs DL
C5 is 52 mm wider and 9 mm taller than DL. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Compare a Different Pair
C5 and DL, Side by Side
| C5 | DL | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 162 × 229 | 110 × 220 | 52 × 9 mm |
| Inches | 6.38 × 9.02 | 4.33 × 8.66 | 2.05 × 0.35 in |
| Centimetres | 16.2 × 22.9 | 11.0 × 22.0 | |
| Area | 0.0371 m², 37,098 mm² | 0.0242 m², 24,200 mm² | 1.53× |
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.414 (√2) | 1 : 2.000 | 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 | C5 onto DL | DL onto C5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 26 mm (1.02 in) each side | C5 loses it | blank band |
| Height | 4.5 mm (0.18 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:
| DL to fit C5 | 104% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
|---|---|---|
| C5 to fit DL | 68% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C5 bigger than DL?
C5 is bigger. It is 162 × 229 mm against 110 × 220 mm for DL, about 1.53 times the area.
What is the difference between C5 and DL?
C5 is 52 mm wider and 9 mm taller than DL. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Can you print DL on C5?
Not at full size without a change. Shrink DL to 104% to fit C5, which leaves a thin border, or print at 100% and lose 26 mm off each side and 4.5 mm top and bottom.
✓ Dimensions per the standards on the C5 and DL pages. Differences and scale factors computed. Reviewed . Editorial Process →