What Size Is B Format Paper?
B Format, part of the Book Formats under the Books Paper Sizes group, measures 128.5 x 198.1 mm, which is 12.85 x 19.81 cm or approximately 5.06 x 7.8 inches. It follows the Publishing Trim Sizes specification and has an area of approximately 0.0255 m².
B Format Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
B Format Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 128.5 mm | 198.1 mm |
| Centimeters | 12.85 cm | 19.81 cm |
| Inches | 5.06 in | 7.8 in |
| Feet | 0.42 ft | 0.65 ft |
| Meters | 0.129 m | 0.198 m |
| Points | 364 pt | 562 pt |
| Picas | 30.4 pc | 46.8 pc |
What Is B Format Paper Used For?
Book Publishing
This trim size is used by publishers for printing novels, textbooks, or reference books.
Design and Layout
Designers and print professionals use B Format when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
B Format can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
B Format is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in B Format are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
B Format dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.