Side-by-Side Comparison
B-Series (ISO 216)
B1 vs. B6
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
B1
B6
B1 is an ISO 216 standard paper size measuring 707 × 1000 mm (27.83 × 39.37 inches) with a surface area of ~0.707 square meters. Defined with an exact 1-meter long edge, it is the worldwide standard format for theatrical movie posters, museum exhibition graphics, and commercial lithographic press 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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707 × 1000 mm | 125 × 176 mm |
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Width × Height (Imperial)
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27.83 × 39.37 in | 4.92 × 6.93 in |
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Nominal Surface Area
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0.707 m² (707,100 mm²) | 0.022 m² (22,000 mm²) |
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Geometric Mean Origin
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Geometric mean of A0 (841×1189 mm) and A1 (594×841 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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56.6 grams | 1.76 grams |
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Primary Applications
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Theatrical movie one-sheet posters (international), bus shelter ad kiosks, lithographic print testing | Paperback novels, manga volumes (Tankōbon), consumer electronics warranty manuals |
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Defining Dimension
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Long edge is exactly 1.000 meter (1000 mm) | — |
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Japanese JIS B6 Distinction
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— | JIS B6 (128 × 182 mm) is the standard commercial manga tankōbon format |