B2
500 mm
707 mm
What Size Is B2 Paper?
B2, part of the B Series under the B Paper Sizes group, measures 500 x 707 mm, which is 50.0 x 70.7 cm or approximately 19.69 x 27.83 inches. It follows the ISO 216 specification and has an area of approximately 0.3535 m².
B2 Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Paper Series
B Series
Standard
ISO 216
Width
500 mm
Height
707 mm
Area
0.3535 m²
Aspect Ratio
1:1.414
Previous Size
B1
Next Size
B3
B2 Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 500 mm | 707 mm |
| Centimeters | 50.0 cm | 70.7 cm |
| Inches | 19.69 in | 27.83 in |
| Feet | 1.64 ft | 2.32 ft |
| Meters | 0.5 m | 0.707 m |
| Points | 1417 pt | 2004 pt |
| Picas | 118.1 pc | 167.0 pc |
What Is B2 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 B2 when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
B2 can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
B2 is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in B2 are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
B2 dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.
Related B Series Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B2 size in inches?
B2 measures approximately 19.69 x 27.83 inches.
What is B2 size in centimeters?
B2 measures 50.0 x 70.7 cm.
What is B2 size in millimeters?
B2 measures 500 x 707 mm.
What is B2 size in pixels?
At 300 DPI, B2 is approximately 5907 x 8349 pixels.
Is B2 bigger than B3?
Yes. B2 is larger in area than B3 in the B Paper Sizes series.