Side-by-Side Comparison
B-Series (ISO 216)
B1 vs. B7
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
B1
B7
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.
B7 is an ISO 216 standard paper size measuring 88 × 125 mm (3.46 × 4.92 inches). Standardized under ICAO Doc 9303 as the official ID-3 machine-readable travel document format, it is the universal size for all national passport booklets issued worldwide.
Specification Comparison Table
8 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Width × Height (Metric)
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707 × 1000 mm | 88 × 125 mm |
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Width × Height (Imperial)
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27.83 × 39.37 in | 3.46 × 4.92 in |
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Nominal Surface Area
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0.707 m² (707,100 mm²) | 0.011 m² (11,000 mm²) |
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Geometric Mean Origin
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Geometric mean of A0 (841×1189 mm) and A1 (594×841 mm) | Geometric mean of A6 (105×148 mm) and A7 (74×105 mm) |
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Weight of 80 gsm Sheet
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56.6 grams | 0.88 grams |
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Primary Applications
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Theatrical movie one-sheet posters (international), bus shelter ad kiosks, lithographic print testing | International national passports, small pocket memo booklets, specialized medical record booklets |
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Defining Dimension
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Long edge is exactly 1.000 meter (1000 mm) | — |
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ICAO Travel Document Code
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— | ID-3 format (Mandated for all electronic e-Passports globally) |