B6 Paper Size
B6 paper size measures 125 × 176 mm. The Dimensions of B6 Paper are 4.92 by 6.93 inches, 12.5 by 17.6 centimetres, 1476 by 2079 pixels at 300 DPI, and 354 by 499 points. It is half of B5. Its most common use is pocket books.
B6 measures 125 millimetres wide and 176 millimetres tall.
Dimensions of B6 Paper
| Unit | Width | Height | Width × height | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres (mm) | 125 | 176 | 125 × 176 mm | |
| Centimetres (cm) | 12.5 | 17.6 | 12.5 × 17.6 cm | |
| Metres (m) | 0.125 | 0.176 | 0.125 × 0.176 m | |
| Inches (in) | 4.92 | 6.93 | 4.92 × 6.93 in | |
| Feet (ft) | 0.41 | 0.58 | 0.41 × 0.58 ft | |
| Points (pt) | 354 | 499 | 354 × 499 pt | |
| Picas (pc) | 29.5 | 41.6 | 29.5 × 41.6 pc | |
| Pixels at 72 DPI | 354 | 499 | 354 × 499 px | |
| Pixels at 150 DPI | 738 | 1039 | 738 × 1039 px | |
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 1476 | 2079 | 1476 × 2079 px | |
| Pixels at 600 DPI | 2953 | 4157 | 2953 × 4157 px |
Pixel counts follow from the resolution: pixels = millimetres ÷ 25.4 × DPI. More on the DPI and pixels page.
B6 Paper Format
B6 is half of B5 and folds in half to B7. One B6 sheet tiles into 2 × B7, 4 × B8, 8 × B9. Put B6 next to another size in the comparison tool.
B6 Size in Millimeters (mm)
B6 is 125 × 176 mm (125 mm wide, 176 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.
B6 Size in Centimeters (cm)
B6 is 12.5 × 17.6 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.
B6 Size in Inches
B6 is 4.92 × 6.93 inches. Inches come up when B6 is opened in US-configured software or lined up against the nearest A size. One inch is fixed at 25.4 mm.
B6 Size in Pixels
At 300 DPI B6 is 1476 × 2079 px; at 72 DPI it is 354 × 499 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.
B6 in Pixels at 72 DPI (Screen)
B6 is 354 × 499 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.
B6 in Pixels at 300 DPI (Print)
B6 is 1476 × 2079 px at 300 DPI. 300 DPI is the print-quality benchmark, so set an B6 canvas to this pixel count for anything going to a commercial or a good home printer.
B6 Size in Points (pt)
B6 is 354 × 499 points. Points are the unit of PDF, InDesign and LaTeX page geometry, where 72 points make one inch. A page set to 354 by 499 pt exports as B6.
B6 Shape and Area
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.408 (√2) |
|---|---|
| Area | 0.022 m² · 22,000 mm² |
| Diagonal | 215.9 mm · 8.5 in |
| ISO 216 tolerance | ± 1.5 mm (125 mm side) · ± 2 mm (176 mm side) |
| Governing standard | ISO 216:2007 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B6 Paper Size?
A piece of B6 paper measures 125 × 176 mm (4.92 × 6.93 in). It is one of the ISO 216 B-series sizes, made by folding B5 in half, and it folds again to make B7.
What are the Uses of B6 Paper?
B6 is used for pocket paperbacks, diaries and planners, field notebooks.
How long is a piece of B6 paper?
B6 is 176 mm long on the longer edge and 125 mm on the shorter edge, which is 17.6 cm by 12.5 cm.
How long is B6 paper in inches?
The long edge of B6 is 6.93 inches and the short edge is 4.92 inches.
How long is a piece of B6 paper in cm?
B6 is 17.6 cm long by 12.5 cm wide.
B Paper Sizes
✓ Dimensions per ISO 216:2007; unit values derived by formula. Reviewed . Editorial Process →