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B5 Paper Size

B5 measures 176 x 250 mm, 17.6 x 25 cm, or 6.93 x 9.84 in. See pixel dimensions by DPI, aspect ratio, bleed setup, comparisons, and related tools.

Last checked: 2026-05-01

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At a glance

B5 is 176 x 250 mm, 17.6 x 25 cm, or 6.93 x 9.84 in. At 300 DPI, B5 is 2079 x 2953 px.

Last checked: 2026-05-01 Source: ISO 216:2007 Found a spec change? Send correction.

How we calculate this

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We convert physical sizes to inches, multiply by the selected DPI/PPI value, and round to whole pixels.

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B5 is 176 x 250 mm, 17.6 x 25 cm, or 6.93 x 9.84 in. At 300 DPI, B5 is 2079 x 2953 px.

176 x 250 mm

Dimensions and specs

Millimeters	176 x 250 mm
Centimeters	17.6 x 25 cm
Inches	6.93 x 9.84 in
300 DPI pixels	2079 x 2953 px
Aspect ratio	1:1.4205
Standard family	ISO B Series

Pixels

Pixel dimensions by DPI

DPI / PPI	Width	Height	Use
72 DPI	499 px	709 px	Screen or draft reference density
96 DPI	665 px	945 px	Screen or draft reference density
150 DPI	1039 px	1476 px	Screen or draft reference density
300 DPI	2079 px	2953 px	Common high-quality print setup
600 DPI	4157 px	5906 px	High-resolution archival or print workflow

Formula

How to calculate this size

Pixel formulapixels = millimeters / 25.4 x PPI

176 mm x 300 PPI = 2,079 px wide.

Trim result2,079 x 2,953 px

Use this when the artwork stops at the finished edge.

Bleed result2,150 x 3,024 px

Add 3 mm per side before calculating pixels when artwork reaches the edge.

Common mistakes

Avoid these b5 paper size problems

Mixing screen pixels with print quality

A paper size needs a PPI target before pixels mean anything for print.

Forgetting orientation

Portrait and landscape use the same dimensions, but width and height swap in the export.

Adding bleed to a paper reference

Paper pages show trim size first; add bleed only when the design prints to the edge.

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compare tool B5 vs B4

B5 Paper Size: 176 x 250 mm
B4: 250 x 353 mm

50.1% smaller than B4 Paper Size. 0.0042 decimal ratio difference compare tool B5 vs B6

B5 Paper Size: 176 x 250 mm
B6: 125 x 176 mm

100% larger than B6 Paper Size. 0.0062 decimal ratio difference compare tool B5 vs A4

B5 Paper Size: 176 x 250 mm
A4: 210 x 297 mm

29.5% smaller than A4 Paper Size in Pixels, Millimeters, Centimeters and Inches. 0.0031 decimal ratio difference compare tool B5 vs US Letter

B5 Paper Size: 176 x 250 mm
US Letter: 215.9 x 279.4 mm

27.1% smaller than US Letter Paper Size. 0.0687 decimal ratio difference

B5 belongs to the ISO B Series family. Use this reference for print setup, document layout, template sizing, pixel conversion, and comparisons with nearby paper sizes. Pixel dimensions are calculated from the physical size and selected DPI.

Workflow

Use B5 Paper Size in a finished file

Confirm the physical size

Copy the millimeter, centimeter, or inch dimensions for the selected paper standard.

Choose PPI

Use 300 PPI for most sharp print exports, or match the printer requirement.

Calculate pixels

Multiply inches by PPI, then add bleed only when artwork reaches the trimmed edge.

Related pages and tools

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FAQ

Common questions

What is the exact B5 size?

B5 measures 176 x 250 mm, 17.6 x 25 cm, or approximately 6.93 x 9.84 in.

What is B5 in pixels at 300 DPI?

B5 at 300 DPI is 2079 x 2953 px when rounded to the nearest whole pixel.

What aspect ratio is B5?

B5 has an aspect ratio of about 1:1.4205 based on its 176 x 250 mm physical dimensions.

Should I add bleed to a B5 design?

For print work, a common starting point is 3 mm bleed on each side, making the document 182 x 256 mm before trimming. Confirm final bleed with your printer.

References

Sources and references

ISO 216 physical dimensions. Pixel values are calculated from millimeters / 25.4 x DPI and rounded to whole pixels.

ISO 216:2007
Used for ISO A and B series physical paper dimensions.
W3C CSS Values and Units Module
Used for CSS unit definitions, absolute unit relationships, and CSS px behavior.

Last checked: 2026-05-01