B2 to B3 Conversion
B3 is exactly half of B2. Folding a B2 sheet in half gives you a B3 sheet. This is a very common conversion for offices and schools using B-series paper.
B2 (Original)
B2
500 × 707 mm
19.7 × 27.8 in
19.7 × 27.8 in
B3 (Result)
B3
353 × 500 mm
13.9 × 19.7 in
13.9 × 19.7 in
📊 B2 vs B3 Quick Facts:
• Ratio: 2 B3 sheets = 1 B2 sheet
• Fold: B2 folded in half gives B3
• Scale Factor: 70.7%
• Uses: B3 for posters, menus, larger books
• Ratio: 2 B3 sheets = 1 B2 sheet
• Fold: B2 folded in half gives B3
• Scale Factor: 70.7%
• Uses: B3 for posters, menus, larger books
📏 Complete Dimensions
| Unit | B2 | B3 |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 500 × 707 mm | 353 × 500 mm |
| Centimetres | 50.0 × 70.7 cm | 35.3 × 50.0 cm |
| Inches | 19.7 × 27.8 in | 13.9 × 19.7 in |
| Pixels @ 72 DPI | 1417 × 2004 px | 1001 × 1417 px |
| Pixels @ 300 DPI | 5906 × 8350 px | 4170 × 5906 px |
| Pixels @ 600 DPI | 11811 × 16701 px | 8339 × 11811 px |
🎨 Common Uses
- B2: Medium posters, wall charts, menus, presentation boards
- B3: Posters, small menus, larger books, proofing sheets
🔁 Related Conversions
- B2 to B1 – Double size
- B3 to B2 – Reverse (double)
- B3 to B4 – Half size
- B-Series Hub – All B-series sizes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is B3 half of B2? Yes — B3 is exactly half the area of B2.
How do I convert B2 to B3? Fold B2 in half, or scale down to 70.7% when printing.