B2 Paper Size in mm, Inches and Points
B2 is 500 x 707 mm (19.69 x 27.83 in, 1417 x 2004 pt). Posters and wall calendars.
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 500 mm | 707 mm |
| Centimetres | 50 cm | 70.7 cm |
| Inches | 19.69 in | 27.83 in |
| Points (PDF) | 1417.32 pt | 2004.09 pt |
| Pixels at 96 dpi | 1890 px | 2672 px |
The sides are in the ratio 1 : 1.414 (the square root of 2), which is why folding or cutting an B-series sheet in half keeps its shape. Area: 0.3535 m². Landscape: 707 x 500 mm.
B2 in pixels at different resolutions
| Resolution | Size |
|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 1417 x 2004 px |
| 96 dpi | 1890 x 2672 px |
| 150 dpi | 2953 x 4175 px |
| 300 dpi | 5906 x 8350 px |
| 600 dpi | 11811 x 16701 px |
How to check a PDF really is B2
- Open the file in PdfRuler. It runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
- Read the page size in the status bar and set the unit to mm. It should read 500 x 707 mm.
- A PDF that says 1417 x 2004 pt is the same sheet rounded to whole points, so mm may differ by a fraction. That is normal; see what a PDF point is.
Printing it? Check your printer does not rescale the page with the print at actual size test sheet.
Related sizes
- Next larger: B1 (707 x 1000 mm), which has twice the area.
- Next smaller: B3 (353 x 500 mm), half the area.
Frequently asked questions
What is the size of B2 in mm?
B2 is 500 x 707 mm (19.69 x 27.83 in) in portrait.
How many pixels is B2?
At 96 dpi, the size of a CSS pixel on screen, B2 is 1890 x 2672 px. At 300 dpi, a common print resolution, it is 5906 x 8350 px.
What is B2 in points (the PDF unit)?
B2 is 1417.32 x 2004.09 pt, usually rounded to 1417 x 2004 pt. One point is 1/72 of an inch, and PDF page sizes are stored in points.
