B2
Dimensions: 500 × 707 mm (19.69 × 27.83 in)
B2 measures 500 × 707 mm (19.69 × 27.83 in) and belongs to the ISO 216 standard. It is commonly used for medium posters and wall charts.
What size is B2 paper?
An B2 piece of paper measures 500 × 707 mm or 19.69 × 27.83 inches. It is part of the B Paper Sizes standard.
| Units | Width × Height |
|---|---|
| Metric millimeters (mm) | 500 × 707 mm |
| Metric centimeters (cm) | 50.00 × 70.70 cm |
| Metric meters (m) | 0.500 × 0.707 m |
| Imperial inches (in) | 19.69 × 27.83 in |
| Typographic points (1/72 inch) (pt) | 1417.32 × 2004.09 pt |
| Typographic picas (1/6 inch) (pc) | 118.11 × 167.01 pc |
| Pixels at 300 DPI (px) | 5,906 × 8,350 px |
B2 is part of the b paper sizes standard. The B series paper sizes are defined by the ISO 216 standard. B sizes are geometric means between consecutive A sizes, providing intermediate sizes for when A sizes are not suitable.
Quick facts
- Size (mm)500 × 707 mm
- Size (inches)19.69 × 27.83 in
- Aspect ratio1 : √2 (≈ 1.414)
- StandardISO 216
- Common useDocuments, letters, forms
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Typical uses for B2
B2 measures 500 × 707 mm (19.69 × 27.83 in) and is used for the following tasks.
- Medium posters and wall charts
- Technical drawings
- Art prints and proofs
- Large calendars
Printer tip
B2 needs a wide-format plotter or a commercial print service. Check the maximum roll width and supported media before sending the job.
B2 at common DPI
Pixel dimensions for B2 at popular resolutions. Rounded to whole pixels; physical sheet remains 500 × 707 mm.
| DPI | Width (px) | Height (px) |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | 1,417 | 2,004 |
| 96 | 1,890 | 2,672 |
| 150 | 2,953 | 4,175 |
| 300 | 5,906 | 8,350 |
| 600 | 11,811 | 16,701 |
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500 × 707 mm (19.69 × 27.83 in)