Tabloid vs Letter
Tabloid is 63.5 mm wider and 152.4 mm taller than Letter. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Compare a Different Pair
Tabloid and Letter, Side by Side
| Tabloid | Letter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 279.4 × 431.8 | 215.9 × 279.4 | 63.5 × 152.4 mm |
| Inches | 11 × 17 | 8.5 × 11 | 2.5 × 6 in |
| Centimetres | 27.9 × 43.2 | 21.6 × 27.9 | |
| Area | 0.121 m², 120,645 mm² | 0.0603 m², 60,322 mm² | 2× |
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.545 | 1 : 1.294 | 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 | Tabloid onto Letter | Letter onto Tabloid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 31.8 mm (1.25 in) each side | Tabloid loses it | blank band |
| Height | 76.2 mm (3 in) each end | Tabloid 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:
| Letter to fit Tabloid | 129% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
|---|---|---|
| Tabloid to fit Letter | 65% | leaves a thin border on one pair of edges |
Beyond the Measurements
Envelopes: Tabloid fits 12 × 18; Letter fits #10, 9 × 12, 6 × 9.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tabloid bigger than Letter?
Tabloid is bigger. It is 279.4 × 431.8 mm against 215.9 × 279.4 mm for Letter, about 2 times the area.
What is the difference between Tabloid and Letter?
Tabloid is 63.5 mm wider and 152.4 mm taller than Letter. They are close but not interchangeable: a layout built for one clips or leaves a border on the other.
Can you print Letter on Tabloid?
Not at full size without a change. Shrink Letter to 129% to fit Tabloid, which leaves a thin border, or print at 100% and lose 31.8 mm off each side and 76.2 mm top and bottom.
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