B5 vs B8

Q: Can I print B5 on B8?

Not at full size. Scale it to 35.2% and it fits inside B8 with 0 × 0 mm to spare.

	B5	B8
Millimetres	176 × 250	62 × 88
Inches	6.93 × 9.84	2.44 × 3.46
Centimetres	17.6 × 25	6.2 × 8.8
Aspect ratio	1:1.42	1:1.42
Area	440 cm²	54.6 cm²

Which is bigger

B5 is 8 times the area of B8. 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.

B5 is 114 mm wider than B8. B5 is 162 mm taller.

Printing one on the other

A B8 page fits inside B5 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 57 mm border down each side and 81 mm top and bottom.

You want	Set the print scale to	Leaves
B5 artwork on B8 paper	35.2%	0 × 0 mm margin
B8 artwork on B5 paper	283.9%	0 × 0.2 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 1:1.42 proportions, so artwork scales between them without any cropping or extra margin — only the size changes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between B5 and B8?

B5 is 176 × 250 mm and B8 is 62 × 88 mm. B5 is the larger of the two by 706.5% in area.

Can I print B5 on B8?

Not at full size. Scale it to 35.2% and it fits inside B8 with 0 × 0 mm to spare.

Which is bigger, B5 or B8?

B5 — 176 × 250 mm against 62 × 88 mm, which is 706.5% more area.

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