Japanese & East Asian sizes
JIS B12 paper size
JIS B12 measures 16 x 22 mm (0.63 x 0.87 in). Part of the Japanese & East Asian sizes.
16 x 22millimetres
0.63 x 0.87inches
189 x 260pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 16 x 22 mm |
| Centimetres | 1.6 x 2.2 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 0.63 x 0.866 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 5/8 x 7/8 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 45.4 x 62.4 pt |
| Picas | 3.78 x 5.2 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 45 x 62 px | 0 MP |
| 96 dpi | 60 x 83 px | 0 MP |
| 150 dpi | 94 x 130 px | 0 MP |
| 200 dpi | 126 x 173 px | 0 MP |
| 300 dpi | 189 x 260 px | 0 MP |
| 600 dpi | 378 x 520 px | 0.2 MP |
300 dpi is the usual target for printed photos and artwork; 72–96 dpi is screen resolution.
Document size with bleed
| Bleed | Millimetres | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 3 mm bleed (each side) | 22 x 28 mm | 0.866 x 1.102 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 22.4 x 28.4 mm | 0.88 x 1.116 in |
How many JIS B12 fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 169-up | 91-up |
| A3 | 342-up | 195-up |
| Letter | 156-up | 84-up |
| Tabloid 11 x 17 in | 323-up | 180-up |
| 12 x 18 in | 380-up | 208-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for JIS B12
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Unfolded | 16 x 22 mm | C10 envelope, C9 envelope |
| Folded in half | 11 x 16 mm | C10 envelope, C9 envelope |
| Folded in thirds | 7.3 x 16 mm | C10 envelope, C9 envelope |
This size is listed in the Wikipedia article on paper sizes under “Japanese variation”. Historic and regional sizes can vary between sources and mills.
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of JIS B12?
JIS B12 is 16 x 22 mm, which is 0.63 x 0.87 in (5/8 x 7/8 in).
How many pixels is JIS B12 at 300 DPI?
189 x 260 pixels at 300 dpi, or 94 x 130 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Listed in the Wikipedia article “Paper size” (CC BY-SA 4.0).