B5 Paper Size
B5 paper measures 176 × 250 mm (6.93 × 9.84 in).
| Millimetres | 176 × 250 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 17.6 × 25 cm |
| Inches | 6.93 × 9.84 in |
| Aspect ratio (long ÷ short) | 1.420 |
| Series | ISO 216 B series (sizes between the A sizes) |
| Compare | A5 is 148 × 210 mm |
| Resolution | Width × height | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 72 PPI | 499 × 709 px | Screen design (PDF points) |
| 96 PPI | 665 × 945 px | Web / CSS pixels |
| 150 PPI | 1039 × 1476 px | Draft print quality |
| 300 PPI | 2079 × 2953 px | High-quality print |
| Paper weight | One sheet | 500 sheets (one ream) |
|---|---|---|
| 70 gsm | 3.08 g | 1.54 kg |
| 80 gsm | 3.52 g | 1.76 kg |
| 90 gsm | 3.96 g | 1.98 kg |
| 100 gsm | 4.40 g | 2.20 kg |
| 120 gsm | 5.28 g | 2.64 kg |
| 160 gsm | 7.04 g | 3.52 kg |
| Print onto | Scale |
|---|---|
| A5 paper | 84.0% |
| A4 paper | 118.8% |
| A3 paper | 168.0% |
| Letter paper | 111.8% |
| Legal paper | 122.7% |
Where you will see B5
B5 is popular for books, paperbacks and notebooks. It is slightly larger than A5. In Japan the JIS B5 size is different from ISO B5, so check which one a product means.
About B5
B5 belongs to the ISO 216 B series. Each B size sits between two A sizes: B5 is larger than A5 and smaller than A4. 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 B5 paper?
B5 paper is 176 × 250 mm (6.93 × 9.84 inches).
Is B5 bigger than A5?
Yes. B5 (176 × 250 mm) is larger than A5 (148 × 210 mm).
Related
- B4 Paper Size250 × 353 mm
- B6 Paper Size125 × 176 mm
- A5 Paper Size148 × 210 mm
- How ISO Paper Sizes Work (A, B and C)Why A4 is 210 × 297 mm
Last updated: 2026-10-03