Side-by-Side Comparison
B-Series (ISO 216)
B4 vs. B6
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
B4
B6
B4 is an ISO 216 standard paper size measuring 250 × 353 mm (9.84 × 13.90 inches) with a surface area of ~0.088 square meters. Sized intermediate between A3 and A4, it is the worldwide standard for printed orchestral sheet music, professional accounting ledgers, and Japanese manga manuscript paper.
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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250 × 353 mm | 125 × 176 mm |
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Width × Height (Imperial)
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9.84 × 13.90 in | 4.92 × 6.93 in |
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Nominal Surface Area
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0.088 m² (88,250 mm²) | 0.022 m² (22,000 mm²) |
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Geometric Mean Origin
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Geometric mean of A3 (297×420 mm) and A4 (210×297 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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7.06 grams | 1.76 grams |
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Primary Applications
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Classical sheet music scores, accounting ledgers, Japanese manga manuscripts | Paperback novels, manga volumes (Tankōbon), consumer electronics warranty manuals |
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Japanese JIS B4 Distinction
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JIS B4 is slightly larger (257 × 364 mm) due to historical Mino paper origins | — |
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Japanese JIS B6 Distinction
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— | JIS B6 (128 × 182 mm) is the standard commercial manga tankōbon format |