Side-by-Side Comparison
B-Series (ISO 216)
B0 vs. B2
Comparing 2 standards across 7 specifications. 7 key differences identified.
Comparing:
B0
B2
B0 is the largest standard size in the ISO 216 B-series, measuring exactly 1000 × 1414 mm (39.37 × 55.67 inches) with a surface area of √2 square meters (~1.414 m²). Defined with an exact 1-meter short edge, it is the international standard for giant subway transit advertisements, commercial billboards, and wall cartography.
B2 is an ISO 216 standard paper size measuring 500 × 707 mm (19.69 × 27.83 inches) with a surface area of ~0.354 square meters. Operating with an exact 500 mm (0.5 meter) short edge, it is the benchmark format for commercial half-size offset printing presses, concert tour posters, and art museum prints.
Specification Comparison Table
7 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Width × Height (Metric)
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1000 × 1414 mm | 500 × 707 mm |
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Width × Height (Imperial)
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39.37 × 55.67 in | 19.69 × 27.83 in |
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Nominal Surface Area
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1.414 m² (√2 m² — 1,414,000 mm²) | 0.354 m² (353,550 mm²) |
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Geometric Mean Origin
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Geometric mean of A0 (841×1189 mm) and 2×A0 (1189×1682 mm) | Geometric mean of A1 (594×841 mm) and A2 (420×594 mm) |
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Defining Dimension
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Short edge is exactly 1.000 meter (1000 mm) | Short edge is exactly 500 mm (0.5 meter) |
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Weight of 80 gsm Sheet
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113.1 grams | 28.3 grams |
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Primary Applications
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Subway transit billboard posters, large geographic wall maps, tradeshow backdrop banners | Concert posters, retail promotional signs, commercial packaging mockups |