B0 vs B1
B0 is the larger of the two at the same 1 : √2 shape, one halving apart, so one scales onto the other with nothing cropped: 141% up, 71% down.
Compare a Different Pair
B0 and B1, Side by Side
| B0 | B1 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 1000 × 1414 | 707 × 1000 | 293 × 414 mm |
| Inches | 39.37 × 55.67 | 27.83 × 39.37 | 11.54 × 16.3 in |
| Centimetres | 100.0 × 141.4 | 70.7 × 100.0 | |
| Area | 1.41 m², 1,414,000 mm² | 0.707 m², 707,000 mm² | 2× |
| Aspect ratio | 1 : 1.414 (√2) | 1 : 1.414 (√2) | same |
What Is Lost Printing One on the Other
At 100% scale, both centred, nothing resized. A positive figure on the wider or taller side is cropped; on the other it is a blank margin.
| Axis | Gap | B0 onto B1 | B1 onto B0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 146.5 mm (5.77 in) each side | B0 loses it | blank band |
| Height | 207 mm (8.15 in) each end | B0 loses it | blank band |
Scale-to-Fit Percentages
The figure to type into a printer or PDF dialog to scale one to fit inside the other:
| B1 to fit B0 | 141% | fills the sheet, nothing cropped |
|---|---|---|
| B0 to fit B1 | 71% | fills the sheet, nothing cropped |
Both are one halving apart on the 1 : √2 series, so these are the copier presets and nothing is distorted or lost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is B0 bigger than B1?
B0 is bigger. It is 1000 × 1414 mm against 707 × 1000 mm for B1, about 2 times the area.
What is the difference between B0 and B1?
B0 is the larger of the two at the same 1 : √2 shape, one halving apart, so one scales onto the other with nothing cropped: 141% up, 71% down.
Can you print B1 on B0?
Yes, cleanly. Set the printer to scale B1 to 141% and it fills B0 edge to edge with nothing lost.
✓ Dimensions per the standards on the B0 and B1 pages. Differences and scale factors computed. Reviewed . Editorial Process →