B2 Paper Size
B2 paper size measures 500 × 707 mm. The Dimensions of B2 Paper are 19.69 by 27.83 inches, 50.0 by 70.7 centimetres, 5906 by 8350 pixels at 300 DPI, and 1417 by 2004 points. It is half of B1. Its most common use is mid-size posters.
B2 measures 500 millimetres wide and 707 millimetres tall.
Dimensions of B2 Paper
| Unit | Width | Height | Width × height | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres (mm) | 500 | 707 | 500 × 707 mm | |
| Centimetres (cm) | 50.0 | 70.7 | 50.0 × 70.7 cm | |
| Metres (m) | 0.5 | 0.707 | 0.5 × 0.707 m | |
| Inches (in) | 19.69 | 27.83 | 19.69 × 27.83 in | |
| Feet (ft) | 1.64 | 2.32 | 1.64 × 2.32 ft | |
| Points (pt) | 1417 | 2004 | 1417 × 2004 pt | |
| Picas (pc) | 118.1 | 167 | 118.1 × 167 pc | |
| Pixels at 72 DPI | 1417 | 2004 | 1417 × 2004 px | |
| Pixels at 150 DPI | 2953 | 4175 | 2953 × 4175 px | |
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 5906 | 8350 | 5906 × 8350 px | |
| Pixels at 600 DPI | 11811 | 16701 | 11811 × 16701 px |
Pixel counts follow from the resolution: pixels = millimetres ÷ 25.4 × DPI. More on the DPI and pixels page.
B2 Paper Format
B2 is half of B1 and folds in half to B3. One B2 sheet tiles into 2 × B3, 4 × B4, 8 × B5. Put B2 next to another size in the comparison tool.
B2 Size in Millimeters (mm)
B2 is 500 × 707 mm (500 mm wide, 707 mm tall). Millimetres are the base unit of ISO 216, so these are the exact figures paper mills and print shops cut to. Page-setup dialogs outside the US expect ISO B-series sizes entered in mm.
B2 Size in Centimeters (cm)
B2 is 50.0 × 70.7 cm. Centimetres are the handy unit for checking a sheet against a school ruler or giving a rough size; the figure is the millimetre value divided by ten.
B2 Size in Inches
B2 is 19.69 × 27.83 inches. Inches come up when B2 is opened in US-configured software or lined up against the nearest A size. One inch is fixed at 25.4 mm.
B2 Size in Pixels
At 300 DPI B2 is 5906 × 8350 px; at 72 DPI it is 1417 × 2004 px. Pixel dimensions are what you type into the new-document box in Photoshop, GIMP or Figma, and they scale with the DPI you choose.
B2 in Pixels at 72 DPI (Screen)
B2 is 1417 × 2004 px at 72 DPI. This is the legacy screen resolution, used for on-screen mockups, web previews and wireframes where physical print size is not the point.
B2 in Pixels at 300 DPI (Print)
B2 is 5906 × 8350 px at 300 DPI. 300 DPI is the print-quality benchmark, so set an B2 canvas to this pixel count for anything going to a commercial or a good home printer.
B2 Size in Points (pt)
B2 is 1417 × 2004 points. Points are the unit of PDF, InDesign and LaTeX page geometry, where 72 points make one inch. A page set to 1417 by 2004 pt exports as B2.
B2 Shape and Area
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.414 (√2) |
|---|---|
| Area | 0.353 m² · 353,500 mm² |
| Diagonal | 865.9 mm · 34.09 in |
| ISO 216 tolerance | ± 2 mm (500 mm side) · ± 3 mm (707 mm side) |
| Governing standard | ISO 216:2007 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B2 Paper Size?
A piece of B2 paper measures 500 × 707 mm (19.69 × 27.83 in). It is one of the ISO 216 B-series sizes, made by folding B1 in half, and it folds again to make B3.
What are the Uses of B2 Paper?
B2 is used for showcards and point-of-sale, concert and club posters, fine-art reproductions.
How long is a piece of B2 paper?
B2 is 707 mm long on the longer edge and 500 mm on the shorter edge, which is 70.7 cm by 50.0 cm.
How long is B2 paper in inches?
The long edge of B2 is 27.83 inches and the short edge is 19.69 inches.
How long is a piece of B2 paper in cm?
B2 is 70.7 cm long by 50.0 cm wide.
B Paper Sizes
✓ Dimensions per ISO 216:2007; unit values derived by formula. Reviewed . Editorial Process →