Side-by-Side Comparison
B-Series (ISO 216)
B6 vs. B7
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
B6
B7
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.
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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125 × 176 mm | 88 × 125 mm |
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Width × Height (Imperial)
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4.92 × 6.93 in | 3.46 × 4.92 in |
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Nominal Surface Area
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0.022 m² (22,000 mm²) | 0.011 m² (11,000 mm²) |
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Geometric Mean Origin
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Geometric mean of A5 (148×210 mm) and A6 (105×148 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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1.76 grams | 0.88 grams |
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Primary Applications
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Paperback novels, manga volumes (Tankōbon), consumer electronics warranty manuals | International national passports, small pocket memo booklets, specialized medical record booklets |
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Japanese JIS B6 Distinction
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JIS B6 (128 × 182 mm) is the standard commercial manga tankōbon format | — |
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ICAO Travel Document Code
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— | ID-3 format (Mandated for all electronic e-Passports globally) |