B12
15 mm
22 mm
What Size Is B12 Paper?
B12, part of the B Series under the B Paper Sizes group, measures 15 x 22 mm, which is 1.5 x 2.2 cm or approximately 0.59 x 0.87 inches. It follows the ISO 216 specification and has an area of approximately 3.3 cm².
B12 Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Paper Series
B Series
Standard
ISO 216
Width
15 mm
Height
22 mm
Area
3.3 cm²
Aspect Ratio
1:1.467
Previous Size
B11
Next Size
B13
B12 Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 15 mm | 22 mm |
| Centimeters | 1.5 cm | 2.2 cm |
| Inches | 0.59 in | 0.87 in |
| Feet | 0.05 ft | 0.07 ft |
| Meters | 0.015 m | 0.022 m |
| Points | 43 pt | 62 pt |
| Picas | 3.5 pc | 5.2 pc |
What Is B12 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 B12 when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
B12 can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
B12 is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in B12 are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
B12 dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.
Related B Series Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B12 size in inches?
B12 measures approximately 0.59 x 0.87 inches.
What is B12 size in centimeters?
B12 measures 1.5 x 2.2 cm.
What is B12 size in millimeters?
B12 measures 15 x 22 mm.
What is B12 size in pixels?
At 300 DPI, B12 is approximately 177 x 261 pixels.
Is B12 bigger than B13?
Yes. B12 is larger in area than B13 in the B Paper Sizes series.