A4 vs B5 vs 16K vs Letter: which paper size to print

A4 210×297mm, B5 176×250mm, 16K 184×260mm, Letter 216×279mm. Chinese exercise books are mostly 16K; A4 is the international default; the US uses Letter.

The numbers

A4: 210×297mm — the printer default and the size most sheet templates are designed for.

B5: 176×250mm, a step smaller, common for notebooks.

16K: 184×260mm, the main size for Chinese school exercise books.

Letter: 216×279mm — 6mm wider and 18mm shorter than A4.

Which to pick

Matching an exercise book: 16K. Binding into a booklet: A4 or B5. North American users: Letter. Unsure: A4, because it is what the printer expects.

Make it with these

Related questions

How different are A4 and 16K?

16K is 26mm narrower and 37mm shorter; A4 has about 28% more area, so it will overhang an exercise book.

Can I print A4 content on Letter?

The printer will accept it, but margins and vertical placement need adjusting.

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