B3
353 mm
500 mm
What Size Is B3 Paper?
B3, part of the B Series under the B Paper Sizes group, measures 353 x 500 mm, which is 35.3 x 50.0 cm or approximately 13.9 x 19.69 inches. It follows the ISO 216 specification and has an area of approximately 0.1765 m².
B3 Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Paper Series
B Series
Standard
ISO 216
Width
353 mm
Height
500 mm
Area
0.1765 m²
Aspect Ratio
1:1.416
Previous Size
B2
Next Size
B4
B3 Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 353 mm | 500 mm |
| Centimeters | 35.3 cm | 50.0 cm |
| Inches | 13.9 in | 19.69 in |
| Feet | 1.16 ft | 1.64 ft |
| Meters | 0.353 m | 0.5 m |
| Points | 1001 pt | 1417 pt |
| Picas | 83.4 pc | 118.1 pc |
What Is B3 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 B3 when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
B3 can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
B3 is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in B3 are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
B3 dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.
Related B Series Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B3 size in inches?
B3 measures approximately 13.9 x 19.69 inches.
What is B3 size in centimeters?
B3 measures 35.3 x 50.0 cm.
What is B3 size in millimeters?
B3 measures 353 x 500 mm.
What is B3 size in pixels?
At 300 DPI, B3 is approximately 4170 x 5907 pixels.
Is B3 bigger than B4?
Yes. B3 is larger in area than B4 in the B Paper Sizes series.