B2 vs B6
| B2 | B6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 500 × 707 | 125 × 176 |
| Inches | 19.69 × 27.83 | 4.92 × 6.93 |
| Centimetres | 50 × 70.7 | 12.5 × 17.6 |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.41 | 1:1.41 |
| Area | 3535 cm² | 220 cm² |
Which is bigger
B2 is 16 times the area of B6. They are 4 steps apart in the B series and each step halves the sheet, so the multiple is two to the power of 4. The number in the name going up while the sheet goes down is why this has to be asked rather than read off.
B2 is 375 mm wider than B6. B2 is 531 mm taller.
Printing one on the other
A B6 page fits inside B2 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 187.5 mm border down each side and 265.5 mm top and bottom.
| You want | Set the print scale to | Leaves |
|---|---|---|
| B2 artwork on B6 paper | 24.9% | 0.5 × 0 mm margin |
| B6 artwork on B2 paper | 400% | 0 × 3 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 B2 and B6?
B2 is 500 × 707 mm and B6 is 125 × 176 mm. B2 is the larger of the two by 1506.8% in area.
Can I print B2 on B6?
Not at full size. Scale it to 24.9% and it fits inside B6 with 0.5 × 0 mm to spare.
Which is bigger, B2 or B6?
B2 — 500 × 707 mm against 125 × 176 mm, which is 1506.8% more area.
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