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
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 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.