B5
176 mm
250 mm
What Size Is B5 Paper?
B5, part of the B Series under the B Paper Sizes group, measures 176 x 250 mm, which is 17.6 x 25.0 cm or approximately 6.93 x 9.84 inches. It follows the ISO 216 specification and has an area of approximately 0.044 m².
B5 Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions
Paper Series
B Series
Standard
ISO 216
Width
176 mm
Height
250 mm
Area
0.044 m²
Aspect Ratio
1:1.42
Previous Size
B4
Next Size
B6
B5 Dimensions in Different Units
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | 176 mm | 250 mm |
| Centimeters | 17.6 cm | 25.0 cm |
| Inches | 6.93 in | 9.84 in |
| Feet | 0.58 ft | 0.82 ft |
| Meters | 0.176 m | 0.25 m |
| Points | 499 pt | 709 pt |
| Picas | 41.6 pc | 59.1 pc |
What Is B5 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 B5 when a layout calls for this specific format.
Reproduction and Scaling
B5 can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.
Presentations and Displays
B5 is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.
Archiving and Filing
Printed materials in B5 are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.
Digital Reference
B5 dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.
Related B Series Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B5 size in inches?
B5 measures approximately 6.93 x 9.84 inches.
What is B5 size in centimeters?
B5 measures 17.6 x 25.0 cm.
What is B5 size in millimeters?
B5 measures 176 x 250 mm.
What is B5 size in pixels?
At 300 DPI, B5 is approximately 2079 x 2952 pixels.
Is B5 bigger than B6?
Yes. B5 is larger in area than B6 in the B Paper Sizes series.