Side-by-Side Comparison
B-Series (ISO 216)
B2 vs. B6
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
B2
B6
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.
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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500 × 707 mm | 125 × 176 mm |
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Width × Height (Imperial)
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19.69 × 27.83 in | 4.92 × 6.93 in |
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Nominal Surface Area
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0.354 m² (353,550 mm²) | 0.022 m² (22,000 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 A5 (148×210 mm) and A6 (105×148 mm) |
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Weight of 80 gsm Sheet
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28.3 grams | 1.76 grams |
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Primary Applications
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Concert posters, retail promotional signs, commercial packaging mockups | Paperback novels, manga volumes (Tankōbon), consumer electronics warranty manuals |
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Defining Dimension
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Short edge is exactly 500 mm (0.5 meter) | — |
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Japanese JIS B6 Distinction
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— | JIS B6 (128 × 182 mm) is the standard commercial manga tankōbon format |