B0 vs B3
| B0 | B3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 1000 × 1414 | 353 × 500 |
| Inches | 39.37 × 55.67 | 13.9 × 19.69 |
| Centimetres | 100 × 141.4 | 35.3 × 50 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.41 | 1:1.42 |
| Area | 14140 cm² | 1765 cm² |
Which is bigger
B0 is 8 times the area of B3. They are 3 steps apart in the B series and each step halves the sheet, so the multiple is two to the power of 3. 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 647 mm wider than B3. B0 is 914 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A B3 page fits inside B0 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 323.5 mm border down each side and 457 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| B0 artwork on B3 paper | 35.3% | 0 × 0.9 mm margin |
| B3 artwork on B0 paper | 282.8% | 1.7 × 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
The proportions differ: B0 is 1:1.41 and B3 is 1:1.42. That difference is why a layout moved between them never quite lines up — scale it to fit one edge and the other is left with 0.9 mm of unwanted margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between B0 and B3?
B0 is 1000 × 1414 mm and B3 is 353 × 500 mm. B0 is the larger of the two by 701.1% in area.
Can I print B0 on B3?
Not at full size. Scale it to 35.3% and it fits inside B3 with 0 × 0.9 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, B0 or B3?
B0 — 1000 × 1414 mm against 353 × 500 mm, which is 701.1% more area.
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