Side-by-Side Comparison
B-Series (ISO 216)
B2 vs. B7
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
B2
B7
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.
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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500 × 707 mm | 88 × 125 mm |
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Width × Height (Imperial)
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19.69 × 27.83 in | 3.46 × 4.92 in |
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Nominal Surface Area
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0.354 m² (353,550 mm²) | 0.011 m² (11,000 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 A6 (105×148 mm) and A7 (74×105 mm) |
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Weight of 80 gsm Sheet
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28.3 grams | 0.88 grams |
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Primary Applications
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Concert posters, retail promotional signs, commercial packaging mockups | International national passports, small pocket memo booklets, specialized medical record booklets |
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Defining Dimension
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Short edge is exactly 500 mm (0.5 meter) | — |
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ICAO Travel Document Code
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— | ID-3 format (Mandated for all electronic e-Passports globally) |