B0 vs B2

Q: Can I print B0 on B2?

Not at full size. Scale it to 50% and it fits inside B2 with 0 × 0 mm to spare.

	B0	B2
Millimetres	1000 × 1414	500 × 707
Inches	39.37 × 55.67	19.69 × 27.83
Centimetres	100 × 141.4	50 × 70.7
Aspect ratio	1:1.41	1:1.41
Area	14140 cm²	3535 cm²

Which is bigger

B0 is 4 times the area of B2. They are 2 steps apart in the B series and each step halves the sheet, so the multiple is two to the power of 2. The number in the name going up while the sheet goes down is why this has to be asked rather than read off.

B0 is 500 mm wider than B2. B0 is 707 mm taller.

Printing one on the other

A B2 page fits inside B0 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 250 mm border down each side and 353.5 mm top and bottom.

You want	Set the print scale to	Leaves
B0 artwork on B2 paper	50%	0 × 0 mm margin
B2 artwork on B0 paper	200%	0 × 0 mm margin

These are the numbers for the "custom scale" box in a print dialog. "Fit to page" computes the same thing, but knowing the figure tells you in advance whether the result will look deliberate or accidental.

Why the shapes matter

Both sheets have the same 1:1.41 proportions, so artwork scales between them without any cropping or extra margin — only the size changes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between B0 and B2?

B0 is 1000 × 1414 mm and B2 is 500 × 707 mm. B0 is the larger of the two by 300% in area.

Can I print B0 on B2?

Not at full size. Scale it to 50% and it fits inside B2 with 0 × 0 mm to spare.

Which is bigger, B0 or B2?

B0 — 1000 × 1414 mm against 500 × 707 mm, which is 300% more area.

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