B Format
Dimensions: 129 × 198 mm (5.08 × 7.8 in)
B Format measures 129 × 198 mm (5.08 × 7.80 in) and belongs to the Books Paper Sizes standard. It is commonly used for book and booklet interiors.
What size is B Format paper?
An B Format piece of paper measures 129 × 198 mm or 5.08 × 7.80 inches. It is part of the Books Paper Sizes standard.
| Units | Width × Height |
|---|---|
| Metric millimeters (mm) | 129 × 198 mm |
| Metric centimeters (cm) | 12.90 × 19.80 cm |
| Metric meters (m) | 0.129 × 0.198 m |
| Imperial inches (in) | 5.08 × 7.80 in |
| Typographic points (1/72 inch) (pt) | 365.67 × 561.26 pt |
| Typographic picas (1/6 inch) (pc) | 30.47 × 46.77 pc |
| Pixels at 300 DPI (px) | 1,524 × 2,339 px |
B Format is part of the books paper sizes standard. Book paper sizes are standardized formats used in the publishing industry. Common formats include A Format (mass market paperback), B Format (trade paperback), and various Octavo sizes.
Quick facts
- Size (mm)129 × 198 mm
- Size (inches)5.08 × 7.80 in
- Aspect ratio1 : 1.53
- StandardBooks Paper Sizes
- Common useDocuments, letters, forms
Compare B Format with other sizes
Typical uses for B Format
B Format measures 129 × 198 mm (5.08 × 7.80 in) and is used for the following tasks.
- Book and booklet interiors
- Covers and dust jackets
- Self-publishing proofs
- Catalogues and zines
Printer tip
Set the tray guides to B Format and confirm the driver lists this size. Printing from a larger sheet usually scales the document.
B Format at common DPI
Pixel dimensions for B Format at popular resolutions. Rounded to whole pixels; physical sheet remains 129 × 198 mm.
| DPI | Width (px) | Height (px) |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | 366 | 561 |
| 96 | 488 | 748 |
| 150 | 762 | 1,169 |
| 300 | 1,524 | 2,339 |
| 600 | 3,047 | 4,677 |
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129 × 198 mm (5.08 × 7.8 in)