Side-by-Side Comparison
B-Series (ISO 216)
B0 vs. B6
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
B0
B6
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.
B6 is an ISO 216 standard paper size measuring 125 × 176 mm (4.92 × 6.93 inches) with a surface area of ~0.022 square meters. Created by cutting a B5 sheet in half, it is standard for mass-market paperback novels, Japanese manga tankōbon volumes, and multi-language consumer product warranty booklets.
Specification Comparison Table
8 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Width × Height (Metric)
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1000 × 1414 mm | 125 × 176 mm |
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Width × Height (Imperial)
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39.37 × 55.67 in | 4.92 × 6.93 in |
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Nominal Surface Area
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1.414 m² (√2 m² — 1,414,000 mm²) | 0.022 m² (22,000 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 A5 (148×210 mm) and A6 (105×148 mm) |
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Weight of 80 gsm Sheet
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113.1 grams | 1.76 grams |
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Primary Applications
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Subway transit billboard posters, large geographic wall maps, tradeshow backdrop banners | Paperback novels, manga volumes (Tankōbon), consumer electronics warranty manuals |
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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 B6 Distinction
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— | JIS B6 (128 × 182 mm) is the standard commercial manga tankōbon format |