B5 to B6 Conversion
B6 is exactly half of B5. Folding a B5 sheet in half gives you a B6 sheet. This smaller format is used for small books, postcards and invitations.
B5 (Original)
B5
176 × 250 mm
6.9 × 9.8 in
6.9 × 9.8 in
B6 (Result)
B6
125 × 176 mm
4.9 × 6.9 in
4.9 × 6.9 in
📊 B5 vs B6 Quick Facts:
• Ratio: 2 B6 sheets = 1 B5 sheet
• Fold: B5 folded in half gives B6
• Scale Factor: 70.7%
• Uses: B6 for small books, postcards, invitations
• Ratio: 2 B6 sheets = 1 B5 sheet
• Fold: B5 folded in half gives B6
• Scale Factor: 70.7%
• Uses: B6 for small books, postcards, invitations
📏 Complete Dimensions
| Unit | B5 | B6 |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 176 × 250 mm | 125 × 176 mm |
| Centimetres | 17.6 × 25.0 cm | 12.5 × 17.6 cm |
| Inches | 6.9 × 9.8 in | 4.9 × 6.9 in |
| Pixels @ 72 DPI | 499 × 709 px | 354 × 499 px |
| Pixels @ 300 DPI | 2079 × 2953 px | 1476 × 2079 px |
| Pixels @ 600 DPI | 4157 × 5906 px | 2953 × 4157 px |
🎨 Common Uses
- B5: Trade paperbacks, notebooks, diaries
- B6: Small books, postcards, invitations
🔁 Related Conversions
- B5 to B4 – Double size
- B6 to B5 – Reverse conversion
- B6 to B7 – Half size
- B-Series Hub – All B-series sizes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is B6 half of B5? Yes — B6 is exactly half the area of B5.
How do I convert B5 to B6? Fold B5 in half, or scale down to 70.7% when printing.