These are two different layouts on a nominal 297 × 420 mm A3 sheet, using 105 × 148 mm A6 trim. The dimensions follow Adobe's A-series reference; ISO 216 identifies the trimmed A-series standard. The yields below are Paper & Scale's geometric calculations, not measured print-shop statistics.
| Scenario | Pieces per sheet | Sheets for 100 pieces |
|---|---|---|
| No bleed, no margin, no extra gap | 8 in the shown nominal grid | ceil(100 ÷ 8) = 13 |
| 3 mm bleed per edge, 5 mm sheet margins, 3 mm extra gaps | 5 in the constructed mixed layout | ceil(100 ÷ 5) = 20 |
The constructed count drops by (8 − 5) ÷ 8 × 100 = 37.5%, and this 100-piece job needs 7 extra sheets, before spoilage or test prints. The five-piece layout is feasible; it is not a proof of the globally best packing. The comparison describes these exact assumptions, not a typical production loss. Adobe explains why bleed extends outside the finished trim; 3 mm is the chosen allowance here, so use your printer's requirement.
Adobe's A-series dimensions supplies the nominal trim measurement; Adobe's bleed guidance explains extending artwork beyond trim. The footprint and fit conclusion are arithmetic from those stated inputs.
Adobe describes Acrobat's Actual size setting as Prints without scaling.
Read Adobe's page-sizing reference. In the same reference, Adobe explains that pages or selections which do not fit are cropped.
For an exact-size template, select Actual size or 100%, then print and measure a known 100 mm line in both directions before printing the rest. Keeping the scale does not make artwork fit outside the printable area; use suitable larger stock or tiling when both scale and edge content must be preserved.