Side-by-Side Comparison
B-Series (ISO 216)
B0 vs. B1
Comparing 2 standards across 7 specifications. 7 key differences identified.
Comparing:
B0
B1
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.
B1 is an ISO 216 standard paper size measuring 707 × 1000 mm (27.83 × 39.37 inches) with a surface area of ~0.707 square meters. Defined with an exact 1-meter long edge, it is the worldwide standard format for theatrical movie posters, museum exhibition graphics, and commercial lithographic press sheets.
Specification Comparison Table
7 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Width × Height (Metric)
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1000 × 1414 mm | 707 × 1000 mm |
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Width × Height (Imperial)
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39.37 × 55.67 in | 27.83 × 39.37 in |
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Nominal Surface Area
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1.414 m² (√2 m² — 1,414,000 mm²) | 0.707 m² (707,100 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 A0 (841×1189 mm) and A1 (594×841 mm) |
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Defining Dimension
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Short edge is exactly 1.000 meter (1000 mm) | Long edge is exactly 1.000 meter (1000 mm) |
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Weight of 80 gsm Sheet
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113.1 grams | 56.6 grams |
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Primary Applications
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Subway transit billboard posters, large geographic wall maps, tradeshow backdrop banners | Theatrical movie one-sheet posters (international), bus shelter ad kiosks, lithographic print testing |