B0 to B1 Conversion
B1 is exactly half of B0. Folding a B0 sheet in half gives you a B1 sheet — the fundamental rule of the ISO 216 B-series standard.
B0 (Original)
B0
1000 × 1414 mm
39.4 × 55.7 in
39.4 × 55.7 in
B1 (Result)
B1
707 × 1000 mm
27.8 × 39.4 in
27.8 × 39.4 in
📊 B0 vs B1 Quick Facts:
• Ratio: 2 B1 sheets = 1 B0 sheet
• Fold: B0 folded in half gives B1
• Scale Factor: 70.7% (divide by √2)
• Uses: B0 for large posters, B1 for technical drawings
• Ratio: 2 B1 sheets = 1 B0 sheet
• Fold: B0 folded in half gives B1
• Scale Factor: 70.7% (divide by √2)
• Uses: B0 for large posters, B1 for technical drawings
📏 Complete Dimensions
| Unit | B0 | B1 |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 1000 × 1414 mm | 707 × 1000 mm |
| Centimetres | 100.0 × 141.4 cm | 70.7 × 100.0 cm |
| Inches | 39.4 × 55.7 in | 27.8 × 39.4 in |
| Pixels @ 72 DPI | 2835 × 4008 px | 2004 × 2835 px |
| Pixels @ 300 DPI | 11811 × 16698 px | 8350 × 11811 px |
| Pixels @ 600 DPI | 23622 × 33395 px | 16701 × 23622 px |
🎨 Common Uses
- B0: Large posters, technical drawings, professional displays
- B1: Technical drawings, architectural plans, medium posters
🔁 Related Conversions
- B0 to B2 – Quarter size
- B1 to B0 – Reverse (double)
- B1 to B2 – Half size
- B-Series Hub – All B-series sizes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is B1 half of B0? Yes — B1 is exactly half the area of B0.
How do I convert B0 to B1? Fold the B0 sheet in half, or scale down to 70.7% when printing.