B Paper Size in Pixels Converter & Dimensions Chart (B0 – B10)

B Paper Size in Pixels Converter

Welcome to the most comprehensive B Series Paper to Pixel Converter. Whether you are designing a poster in B2 format or formatting a book in B5, ensuring you have the correct pixel dimensions is critical for high-quality printing.

Use the tool below to convert standard B-series paper dimensions (defined by ISO 216) into pixels for any screen or print resolution.

Resolution (DPI or PPI):
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When to use B Series Paper?

While the A-series (like A4) is standard for office use, the B-series is the industry standard for the printing and publishing world, part of the ISO 216 international standard for paper sizes.

Common Uses by Size:

  • B0 & B1: Primarily used for large posters, billboards, and technical drawings.

  • B2 (500 x 707 mm): The most popular format for movie posters and gallery prints. It is halfway between A1 and A2.

  • B4: Often used for newspapers and sheet music.

  • B5 (176 x 250 mm): A favorite choice for book publishing, paperback novels, and restaurant menus. It is slightly larger than A5 but smaller than A4, making it easy to handle.

  • B8: Commonly used for playing cards and vouchers.

Quick Reference: B Paper Size Dimensions

If you need a quick lookup for physical dimensions, use the chart below. This covers the entire B series, including the common B2 (poster size) and B5 (book size).

B Paper Size inches Millimeters
B0 39.4 x 55.7 inches 1000 x 1414 mm
B1 27.8 x 39.4 inches 707 x 1000 mm
B2 19.7 x 27.8 inches 500 x 707 mm
B3 13.9 x 19.7 inches 353 x 500 mm
B4 9.8 x 13.9 inches 250 x 353 mm
B5 6.9 x 9.8 inches 176 x 250 mm
B6 4.9 x 6.9 inches 125 x 176 mm
B7 3.5 x 4.9 inches 88 x 125 mm
B8 2.4 x 3.5 inches 62 x 88 mm
B9 1.7 x 2.4 inches 44 x 62 mm
B10 1.2 x 1.7 inches 31 x 44 mm

B Paper Size In Pixels

B Paper Sizes in Common Resolutions

This is a list for B paper sizes in pixels at most common resolutions (72, 96, 150 and 300)

B Paper Size 72 DPI 96 DPI 150 DPI 300 DPI
B0 2835 x 4008 px 3780 x 5344 px 5906 x 8350 px 11811 x 16701 px
B1 2004 x 2835 px 2672 x 3780 px 4175 x 5906 px 8350 x 11811 px
B2 1417 x 2004 px 1890 x 2672 px 2953 x 4175 px 5906 x 8350 px
B3 1001 x 1417 px 1334 x 1890 px 2085 x 2953 px 4169 x 5906 px
B4 709 x 1001 px 945 x 1334 px 1476 x 2085 px 2953 x 4169 px
B5 499 x 709 px 665 x 945 px 1039 x 1476 px 2079 x 2953 px
B6 354 x 499 px 472 x 665 px 738 x 1039 px 1476 x 2079 px
B7 249 x 354 px 333 x 472 px 520 x 738 px 1039 x 1476 px
B8 176 x 249 px 234 x 333 px 366 x 520 px 732 x 1039 px
B9 125 x 176 px 166 x 234 px 260 x 366 px 520 x 732 px
B10 88 x 125 px 117 x 166 px 183 x 260 px 366 x 520 px

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the pixel size of B2 paper?

For a standard high-quality print (300 DPI), B2 paper is 5906 x 8350 pixels. If you are designing for the web (72 DPI), the size is 1417 x 2004 pixels.

Why is B5 paper used for books?

B5 (176 x 250 mm) is considered an “intermediate” size. It offers more space for text than A5, but is more compact and portable than A4, making it arguably the perfect size for reading novels and textbooks.

What DPI should I use for printing B series paper?

Always aim for 300 DPI (Dots Per Inch) for physical prints. Using a lower resolution, like 72 DPI, will result in blurry or pixelated images. For fine art or high-end photography, you may use 600 DPI.

Is B4 larger than A4?

Yes. B4 (250 x 353 mm) is larger than standard A4 paper (210 x 297 mm). This makes B4 useful for containing A4 documents within a folder or envelope without folding them.