JB12 Japanese Paper Sizes Dimensions

JB12
16 mm
22 mm

What Size Is JB12 Paper?

JB12, part of the JIS B Series under the Japanese Paper Sizes group, measures 16 x 22 mm, which is 1.6 x 2.2 cm or approximately 0.63 x 0.87 inches. It follows the JIS P 0138 specification and has an area of approximately 3.5 cm².

JB12 Paper Size Dimensions & Conversions

Paper Series
JIS B Series
Standard
JIS P 0138
Width
16 mm
Height
22 mm
Area
3.5 cm²
Aspect Ratio
1:1.375
Previous Size
JB11
Next Size
Kiku 4

JB12 Dimensions in Different Units

UnitWidthHeight
Millimeters 16 mm 22 mm
Centimeters 1.6 cm 2.2 cm
Inches 0.63 in 0.87 in
Feet 0.05 ft 0.07 ft
Meters 0.016 m 0.022 m
Points 45 pt 62 pt
Picas 3.8 pc 5.2 pc

What Is JB12 Paper Used For?

Printing in Japan

This size is part of Japan's JIS paper standard, used for documents, books, and printing.

Design and Layout

Designers and print professionals use JB12 when a layout calls for this specific format.

Reproduction and Scaling

JB12 can be scaled up or down to produce related sizes in the same series.

Presentations and Displays

JB12 is suitable for boards, handouts, or displays sized to this format.

Archiving and Filing

Printed materials in JB12 are stored and filed using standard folders sized for this format.

Digital Reference

JB12 dimensions are used as a page-size preset in design and publishing software.

Related JIS B Series Sizes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JB12 size in inches?
JB12 measures approximately 0.63 x 0.87 inches.
What is JB12 size in centimeters?
JB12 measures 1.6 x 2.2 cm.
What is JB12 size in millimeters?
JB12 measures 16 x 22 mm.
What is JB12 size in pixels?
At 300 DPI, JB12 is approximately 189 x 261 pixels.
Is JB12 bigger than Kiku 4?
Yes. JB12 is larger in area than Kiku 4 in the Japanese Paper Sizes series.