Side-by-Side Comparison
B-Series (ISO 216)
B3 vs. B6
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
B3
B6
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.
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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353 × 500 mm | 125 × 176 mm |
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Width × Height (Imperial)
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13.90 × 19.69 in | 4.92 × 6.93 in |
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Nominal Surface Area
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0.177 m² (176,775 mm²) | 0.022 m² (22,000 mm²) |
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Geometric Mean Origin
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Geometric mean of A2 (420×594 mm) and A3 (297×420 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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14.1 grams | 1.76 grams |
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Primary Applications
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Newspaper publishing, art drawing pads, digital press proofing sheets | Paperback novels, manga volumes (Tankōbon), consumer electronics warranty manuals |
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Halving Relationship
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Cut in half yields 2 sheets of B4 | — |
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Japanese JIS B6 Distinction
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— | JIS B6 (128 × 182 mm) is the standard commercial manga tankōbon format |