Side-by-Side Comparison
B-Series (ISO 216)
B0 vs. B5
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
B0
B5
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.
B5 is an ISO 216 standard paper size measuring 176 × 250 mm (6.93 × 9.84 inches). Sized perfectly between A4 and A5, it is the premier international standard for published books, university academic textbooks, scientific journals, and luxury stationery notebooks.
Specification Comparison Table
8 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Width × Height (Metric)
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1000 × 1414 mm | 176 × 250 mm |
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Width × Height (Imperial)
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39.37 × 55.67 in | 6.93 × 9.84 in |
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Nominal Surface Area
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1.414 m² (√2 m² — 1,414,000 mm²) | 0.044 m² (44,000 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 A4 (210×297 mm) and A5 (148×210 mm) |
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Weight of 80 gsm Sheet
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113.1 grams | 3.52 grams |
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Primary Applications
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Subway transit billboard posters, large geographic wall maps, tradeshow backdrop banners | Scientific textbooks, academic research journals, luxury stationery (Leuchtturm B5), tablet computer screens |
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Defining Dimension
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Short edge is exactly 1.000 meter (1000 mm) | — |
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Japanese JIS B5 Distinction
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— | JIS B5 (182 × 257 mm) is the dominant school notebook size in Japan |