B8 Paper Size
B8 paper size measures 62 × 88 mm. The Dimensions of B8 Paper are 2.44 by 3.46 inches, 6.2 by 8.8 centimetres, 732 by 1039 pixels at 300 DPI, and 176 by 249 points. It is half of B7. Its most common use is playing cards.
B8 measures 62 millimetres wide and 88 millimetres tall.
Dimensions of B8 Paper
| Unit | Width | Height | Width × height | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres (mm) | 62 | 88 | 62 × 88 mm | |
| Centimetres (cm) | 6.2 | 8.8 | 6.2 × 8.8 cm | |
| Metres (m) | 0.062 | 0.088 | 0.062 × 0.088 m | |
| Inches (in) | 2.44 | 3.46 | 2.44 × 3.46 in | |
| Feet (ft) | 0.2 | 0.29 | 0.2 × 0.29 ft | |
| Points (pt) | 176 | 249 | 176 × 249 pt | |
| Picas (pc) | 14.6 | 20.8 | 14.6 × 20.8 pc | |
| Pixels at 72 DPI | 176 | 249 | 176 × 249 px | |
| Pixels at 150 DPI | 366 | 520 | 366 × 520 px | |
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 732 | 1039 | 732 × 1039 px | |
| Pixels at 600 DPI | 1465 | 2079 | 1465 × 2079 px |
Pixel counts follow from the resolution: pixels = millimetres ÷ 25.4 × DPI. More on the DPI and pixels page.
B8 Paper Format
B8 is half of B7 and folds in half to B9. One B8 sheet tiles into 2 × B9, 4 × B10. Put B8 next to another size in the comparison tool.
B8 Size in Millimeters (mm)
B8 is 62 × 88 mm (62 mm wide, 88 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.
B8 Size in Centimeters (cm)
B8 is 6.2 × 8.8 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.
B8 Size in Inches
B8 is 2.44 × 3.46 inches. Inches come up when B8 is opened in US-configured software or lined up against the nearest A size. One inch is fixed at 25.4 mm.
B8 Size in Pixels
At 300 DPI B8 is 732 × 1039 px; at 72 DPI it is 176 × 249 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.
B8 in Pixels at 72 DPI (Screen)
B8 is 176 × 249 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.
B8 in Pixels at 300 DPI (Print)
B8 is 732 × 1039 px at 300 DPI. 300 DPI is the print-quality benchmark, so set an B8 canvas to this pixel count for anything going to a commercial or a good home printer.
B8 Size in Points (pt)
B8 is 176 × 249 points. Points are the unit of PDF, InDesign and LaTeX page geometry, where 72 points make one inch. A page set to 176 by 249 pt exports as B8.
B8 Shape and Area
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.419 (√2) |
|---|---|
| Area | 0.00546 m² · 5,456 mm² |
| Diagonal | 107.6 mm · 4.24 in |
| ISO 216 tolerance | ± 1.5 mm each side |
| Governing standard | ISO 216:2007 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B8 Paper Size?
A piece of B8 paper measures 62 × 88 mm (2.44 × 3.46 in). It is one of the ISO 216 B-series sizes, made by folding B7 in half, and it folds again to make B9.
What are the Uses of B8 Paper?
B8 is used for playing and trading cards, price and product labels, cloakroom and raffle tickets.
How long is a piece of B8 paper?
B8 is 88 mm long on the longer edge and 62 mm on the shorter edge, which is 8.8 cm by 6.2 cm.
How long is B8 paper in inches?
The long edge of B8 is 3.46 inches and the short edge is 2.44 inches.
How long is a piece of B8 paper in cm?
B8 is 8.8 cm long by 6.2 cm wide.
B Paper Sizes
✓ Dimensions per ISO 216:2007; unit values derived by formula. Reviewed . Editorial Process →