Side-by-Side Comparison
B-Series (ISO 216)
B2 vs. B5
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
B2
B5
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.
B5 is an ISO 216 standard paper size measuring 176 × 250 mm (6.93 × 9.84 inches). Sized perfectly between A4 and A5, it is the premier international standard for published books, university academic textbooks, scientific journals, and luxury stationery notebooks.
Specification Comparison Table
8 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Width × Height (Metric)
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500 × 707 mm | 176 × 250 mm |
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Width × Height (Imperial)
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19.69 × 27.83 in | 6.93 × 9.84 in |
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Nominal Surface Area
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0.354 m² (353,550 mm²) | 0.044 m² (44,000 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 A4 (210×297 mm) and A5 (148×210 mm) |
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Weight of 80 gsm Sheet
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28.3 grams | 3.52 grams |
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Primary Applications
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Concert posters, retail promotional signs, commercial packaging mockups | Scientific textbooks, academic research journals, luxury stationery (Leuchtturm B5), tablet computer screens |
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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 B5 Distinction
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— | JIS B5 (182 × 257 mm) is the dominant school notebook size in Japan |