Letter vs Statement
Letter is 76.2 mm wider and 63.5 mm taller than Statement. 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 Statement, Side by Side
| Letter | Statement | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 215.9 × 279.4 | 139.7 × 215.9 | 76.2 × 63.5 mm |
| Inches | 8.5 × 11 | 5.5 × 8.5 | 3 × 2.5 in |
| Centimetres | 21.6 × 27.9 | 14.0 × 21.6 | |
| Area | 0.0603 m², 60,322 mm² | 0.0302 m², 30,161 mm² | 2× |
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.294 | 1 : 1.545 | 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 Statement | Statement onto Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) each side | Letter loses it | blank band |
| Height | 31.8 mm (1.25 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:
| Statement to fit Letter | 129% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
|---|---|---|
| Letter to fit Statement | 65% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
Beyond the Measurements
Envelopes: Letter fits #10, 9 × 12, 6 × 9; Statement fits A2 (US), 6 × 9.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Letter bigger than Statement?
Letter is bigger. It is 215.9 × 279.4 mm against 139.7 × 215.9 mm for Statement, about 2 times the area.
What is the difference between Letter and Statement?
Letter is 76.2 mm wider and 63.5 mm taller than Statement. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Can you print Statement on Letter?
Not at full size without a change. Shrink Statement to 129% to fit Letter, which leaves a thin border, or print at 100% and lose 38.1 mm off each side and 31.8 mm top and bottom.
✓ Dimensions per the standards on the Letter and Statement pages. Differences and scale factors computed. Reviewed . Editorial Process →