B5 size in mm, cm, inches and pixels
ISO B5 is 176 × 250 mm (6.93 × 9.84 in). Japan's JIS B5 is 182 × 257 mm.
B5 dimensions in every unit
| Standard | Millimetres | Centimetres | Inches | Points (1/72 in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO B5 | 176 × 250 | 17.6 × 25 | 6.93 × 9.84 | 499 × 709 |
| JIS B5 | 182 × 257 | 18.2 × 25.7 | 7.17 × 10.12 | 516 × 729 |
B5 in pixels
| Resolution | ISO B5 | JIS B5 |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 499 × 709 px | 516 × 729 px |
| 96 dpi | 665 × 945 px | 688 × 971 px |
| 150 dpi | 1039 × 1476 px | 1075 × 1518 px |
| 300 dpi | 2079 × 2953 px | 2150 × 3035 px |
| 600 dpi | 4157 × 5906 px | 4299 × 6071 px |
What envelope fits B5?
| Envelope | Size | Fits flat? | Clearance (width, length) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C5 | 162 × 229 mm | No | Too small |
| C4 | 229 × 324 mm | Yes | 53 × 74 mm spare |
| B4 envelope | 250 × 353 mm | Yes | 74 × 103 mm spare |
| C3 | 324 × 458 mm | Yes | 148 × 208 mm spare |
A B5 sheet is 14 mm wider and 21 mm taller than C5, the envelope many people reach for first, so flat B5 goes in a C4 (229 × 324 mm) envelope. Folded in half, B5 becomes 125 × 176 mm (B6), which fits a C5 envelope with 37 mm spare across and 53 mm along.
B5 compared with A4 and A5
| Size | Millimetres | Compared with B5 |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 210 × 297 | wider by 34 mm and taller by 47 mm |
| B5 | 176 × 250 | this page |
| A5 | 148 × 210 | narrower by 28 mm and shorter by 40 mm |
| B6 | 125 × 176 | half of B5 |
B5 notebooks and exercise books are common in Asia and in school supply ranges in Europe. If you are printing a B5 document on an A4 office printer, the printer will normally centre the B5 page on A4 with margins, or scale it to fit; scaling B5 up to fill A4 is about 119%.
Frequently asked questions
What size is B5 in cm?
ISO B5 is 17.6 x 25 cm; JIS B5 is 18.2 x 25.7 cm.
What size is B5 in inches?
ISO B5 is 6.93 x 9.84 inches. JIS B5 is 7.17 x 10.12 inches.
What is B5 in pixels at 300 dpi?
ISO B5 is 2079 x 2953 pixels at 300 dpi; JIS B5 is 2150 x 3035 pixels.
Is B5 the same as 6 x 9 inches?
No. ISO B5 is 6.93 x 9.84 inches, a US trade paperback "6 x 9" is 152 x 229 mm, 24 mm narrower and 21 mm shorter than B5.
How many B5 pages fit on A4?
None at full size: A4 is 210 x 297 mm and one B5 sheet leaves a 34 mm and 47 mm margin around it. Two B5 pages side by side do not fit either (352 mm wide).