B2 Paper Size
B2 measures 500 × 707 mm (19.69 × 27.83 inches), placing it between A2 and A1 in the ISO 216 standard. B2 is a popular choice for posters, large-format printing, and wall calendars where A2 is too small but A1 is unnecessarily large.
What Size is B2 in Inches?
B2 is 19.69 × 27.83 inches (500 × 707 mm), falling between A1 and A2 in size and commonly used for posters.
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Inches | 19.69 | 27.83 |
| Millimeters | 500 | 707 |
| Centimeters | 50.0 | 70.7 |
B2 in Pixels
Pixel dimensions depend on DPI (dots per inch). 300 DPI is the standard for commercial printing.
| DPI | Width (px) | Height (px) | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 1417 | 2003 | Screen display, digital proofs |
| 150 | 2953 | 4174 | Draft printing |
| 300 | 5906 | 8348 | Standard commercial print |
| 600 | 11811 | 16696 | High-quality or fine art print |
Use our free Inches to Pixels converter or Millimeters to Pixels converter to calculate pixel dimensions at any DPI.
B2 with Bleed
Standard bleed for ISO sizes is 3 mm per side. This adds 6 mm to both width and height.
| Measurement | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| With bleed (mm) | 506 | 713 |
| With bleed (inches) | 19.92 | 28.07 |
| Pixels at 300 DPI (with bleed) | 5976 | 8421 |
Size Comparison
B2 is exactly half the area of B1 (707 × 1000 mm) and double the area of B3 (353 × 500 mm). Compared to A2 (420 × 594 mm), B2 offers about 40% more printable area, making it a strong option when standard A2 posters feel too constrained.
Common Uses
- Posters and event advertising
- Large-format printing and art reproductions
- Wall calendars and planners
- Exhibition graphics and trade show displays
Design Tips
- B2 is a standard poster size in many countries — check with your print shop for stock availability.
- Include a 3 mm bleed on all sides for any design with edge-to-edge color or images.
- At 300 DPI, B2 produces nearly 50 megapixel files. Use layers and smart objects to keep files manageable.
- For viewing distances over 1 meter, 150 DPI is often sufficient and significantly reduces file size.
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