B3
B-Series (ISO 216) · 7 specs
Direct Answer
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.
Source: ISO 216:2007 (DIN 476-1) · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Width × Height (Metric) | 353 × 500 mm |
| Width × Height (Imperial) | 13.90 × 19.69 in |
| Nominal Surface Area | 0.177 m² (176,775 mm²) |
| Geometric Mean Origin | Geometric mean of A2 (420×594 mm) and A3 (297×420 mm) |
| Weight of 80 gsm Sheet | 14.1 grams |
| Halving Relationship | Cut in half yields 2 sheets of B4 |
| Primary Applications | Newspaper publishing, art drawing pads, digital press proofing sheets |
Newspaper and Art Paper Applications
B3 provides an expansive, wide layout for community newspapers, technical drawing sketchpads, and presentation proofing. It fits comfortably on specialized digital production presses (like HP Indigo and Xerox iGen) to proof multiple pages before final trimming.