B2 Paper Size
B2 paper measures 500 × 707 mm (19.69 × 27.83 in).
| Millimetres | 500 × 707 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 50 × 70.7 cm |
| Inches | 19.69 × 27.83 in |
| Aspect ratio (long ÷ short) | 1.414 |
| Series | ISO 216 B series (sizes between the A sizes) |
| Compare | A2 is 420 × 594 mm |
| Resolution | Width × height | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 72 PPI | 1417 × 2004 px | Screen design (PDF points) |
| 96 PPI | 1890 × 2672 px | Web / CSS pixels |
| 150 PPI | 2953 × 4175 px | Draft print quality |
| 300 PPI | 5906 × 8350 px | High-quality print |
| Paper weight | One sheet | 500 sheets (one ream) |
|---|---|---|
| 70 gsm | 24.74 g | 12.37 kg |
| 80 gsm | 28.28 g | 14.14 kg |
| 90 gsm | 31.81 g | 15.91 kg |
| 100 gsm | 35.35 g | 17.68 kg |
| 120 gsm | 42.42 g | 21.21 kg |
| 160 gsm | 56.56 g | 28.28 kg |
| Print onto | Scale |
|---|---|
| A5 paper | 29.6% |
| A4 paper | 42.0% |
| A3 paper | 59.4% |
| Letter paper | 39.5% |
| Legal paper | 43.2% |
Where you will see B2
B2 is used for posters and large displays, and is a practical size for wall charts.
About B2
B2 belongs to the ISO 216 B series. Each B size sits between two A sizes: B2 is larger than A2 and smaller than A1. The Japanese JIS B series uses different dimensions from ISO B, so check which standard a "B" size refers to.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of B2 paper?
B2 paper is 500 × 707 mm (19.69 × 27.83 inches).
Is B2 bigger than A2?
Yes. B2 (500 × 707 mm) is larger than A2 (420 × 594 mm).
Related
- B1 Paper Size707 × 1000 mm
- B3 Paper Size353 × 500 mm
- A2 Paper Size420 × 594 mm
- How ISO Paper Sizes Work (A, B and C)Why A4 is 210 × 297 mm
Last updated: 2026-10-03