03 / Paper scaling calculator

A different sheet. The right scale.

Calculate paper scaling percentages for A4, Letter and custom sizes, with fit, fill and printer margin controls.

1. Source page

2. Destination sheet

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Preview is illustrative, not physical screen size.

Your files stay on your device. No upload, account or installation needed.

Change the paper, keep control of the page.

Choose the original and destination paper sizes, then enter the minimum margin required by your printer. Fit preserves the whole source page. Fill covers the available area and trims any overflow. The diagram shows the difference.

Two ratios, one decision

Divide available sheet width by source width and available sheet height by source height. Fit uses the smaller ratio; Fill uses the larger one. A4 to Letter at zero margin fits at about 94.07%. With a 5 mm margin on all sides, it fits at about 90.71%.

Use the scale only once

Apply the percentage as a custom scale in your printing application, with the correct destination paper selected. Do not add another Fit step afterwards. This tool assumes equal margins and a centered page; it does not inspect PDF content or communicate with your printer.