B6
125 mm
176 mm
What Size Is B6 Paper?
B6, part of the B Series under the B Paper Sizes group, measures 125 x 176 mm, which is 12.5 x 17.6 cm or approximately 4.92 x 6.93 inches. It follows the ISO 216 specification and has an area of approximately 0.022 m².
B6 Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Paper Series
B Series
Standard
ISO 216
Width
125 mm
Height
176 mm
Area
0.022 m²
Aspect Ratio
1:1.408
Previous Size
B5
Next Size
B7
B6 Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 125 mm | 176 mm |
| Centimeters | 12.5 cm | 17.6 cm |
| Inches | 4.92 in | 6.93 in |
| Feet | 0.41 ft | 0.58 ft |
| Meters | 0.125 m | 0.176 m |
| Points | 354 pt | 499 pt |
| Picas | 29.5 pc | 41.6 pc |
What Is B6 Paper Used For?
Printing and Books
B series sizes sit between A sizes and are common in book printing, passports, and posters.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use B6 when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
B6 can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
B6 is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in B6 are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
B6 dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.
Related B Series Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B6 size in inches?
B6 measures approximately 4.92 x 6.93 inches.
What is B6 size in centimeters?
B6 measures 12.5 x 17.6 cm.
What is B6 size in millimeters?
B6 measures 125 x 176 mm.
What is B6 size in pixels?
At 300 DPI, B6 is approximately 1476 x 2079 pixels.
Is B6 bigger than B7?
Yes. B6 is larger in area than B7 in the B Paper Sizes series.