B8 vs B10

Q: Can I print B8 on B10?

Not at full size. Scale it to 50% and it fits inside B10 with 0 × 0 mm to spare.

	B8	B10
Millimetres	62 × 88	31 × 44
Inches	2.44 × 3.46	1.22 × 1.73
Centimetres	6.2 × 8.8	3.1 × 4.4
Aspect ratio	1:1.42	1:1.42
Area	54.6 cm²	13.6 cm²

Which is bigger

B8 is 4 times the area of B10. 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.

B8 is 31 mm wider than B10. B8 is 44 mm taller.

Printing one on the other

A B10 page fits inside B8 whole — print it at 100% and you get a 15.5 mm border down each side and 22 mm top and bottom.

You want	Set the print scale to	Leaves
B8 artwork on B10 paper	50%	0 × 0 mm margin
B10 artwork on B8 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 1:1.42 proportions, so artwork scales between them without any cropping or extra margin — only the size changes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between B8 and B10?

B8 is 62 × 88 mm and B10 is 31 × 44 mm. B8 is the larger of the two by 300% in area.

Can I print B8 on B10?

Not at full size. Scale it to 50% and it fits inside B10 with 0 × 0 mm to spare.

Which is bigger, B8 or B10?

B8 — 62 × 88 mm against 31 × 44 mm, which is 300% more area.

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