Side-by-Side Comparison
B-Series (ISO 216)
B2 vs. B3
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
B2
B3
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.
B3 is an ISO 216 standard paper size measuring 353 × 500 mm (13.90 × 19.69 inches) with a surface area of ~0.177 square meters. With an exact 500 mm long edge, it is standard for tabloid newspaper broadsheets, fine-art pastel drawing pads, and commercial print proofing sheets.
Specification Comparison Table
8 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Width × Height (Metric)
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500 × 707 mm | 353 × 500 mm |
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Width × Height (Imperial)
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19.69 × 27.83 in | 13.90 × 19.69 in |
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Nominal Surface Area
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0.354 m² (353,550 mm²) | 0.177 m² (176,775 mm²) |
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Geometric Mean Origin
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Geometric mean of A1 (594×841 mm) and A2 (420×594 mm) | Geometric mean of A2 (420×594 mm) and A3 (297×420 mm) |
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Weight of 80 gsm Sheet
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28.3 grams | 14.1 grams |
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Primary Applications
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Concert posters, retail promotional signs, commercial packaging mockups | Newspaper publishing, art drawing pads, digital press proofing sheets |
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Defining Dimension
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Short edge is exactly 500 mm (0.5 meter) | — |
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Halving Relationship
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— | Cut in half yields 2 sheets of B4 |