Letter vs A5
Letter is 67.9 mm wider and 69.4 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
Letter and A5, Side by Side
| Letter | A5 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 215.9 × 279.4 | 148 × 210 | 67.9 × 69.4 mm |
| Inches | 8.5 × 11 | 5.83 × 8.27 | 2.67 × 2.73 in |
| Centimetres | 21.6 × 27.9 | 14.8 × 21.0 | |
| Area | 0.0603 m², 60,322 mm² | 0.0311 m², 31,080 mm² | 1.94× |
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.294 | 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 | Letter onto A5 | A5 onto Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 34 mm (1.34 in) each side | Letter loses it | blank band |
| Height | 34.7 mm (1.37 in) each end | Letter 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 Letter | 133% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
|---|---|---|
| Letter to fit A5 | 69% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
Beyond the Measurements
Envelopes: Letter fits #10, 9 × 12, 6 × 9; A5 fits C5, C6.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Letter bigger than A5?
Letter is bigger. It is 215.9 × 279.4 mm against 148 × 210 mm for A5, about 1.94 times the area.
What is the difference between Letter and A5?
Letter is 67.9 mm wider and 69.4 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 Letter?
Not at full size without a change. Shrink A5 to 133% to fit Letter, which leaves a thin border, or print at 100% and lose 34 mm off each side and 34.7 mm top and bottom.
✓ Dimensions per the standards on the Letter and A5 pages. Differences and scale factors computed. Reviewed . Editorial Process →