C6 vs C7
C6 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
C6 and C7, Side by Side
| C6 | C7 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 114 × 162 | 81 × 114 | 33 × 48 mm |
| Inches | 4.49 × 6.38 | 3.19 × 4.49 | 1.3 × 1.89 in |
| Centimetres | 11.4 × 16.2 | 8.1 × 11.4 | |
| Area | 0.0185 m², 18,468 mm² | 0.00923 m², 9,234 mm² | 2× |
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.421 (√2) | 1 : 1.407 (√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 | C6 onto C7 | C7 onto C6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 16.5 mm (0.65 in) each side | C6 loses it | blank band |
| Height | 24 mm (0.94 in) each end | C6 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:
| C7 to fit C6 | 141% | fills the sheet, nothing cropped |
|---|---|---|
| C6 to fit C7 | 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 C6 bigger than C7?
C6 is bigger. It is 114 × 162 mm against 81 × 114 mm for C7, about 2 times the area.
What is the difference between C6 and C7?
C6 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 C7 on C6?
Yes, cleanly. Set the printer to scale C7 to 141% and it fills C6 edge to edge with nothing lost.
✓ Dimensions per the standards on the C6 and C7 pages. Differences and scale factors computed. Reviewed . Editorial Process →