Japanese JIS B series
JIS B6 paper size
JIS B6 measures 128 x 182 mm (5.04 x 7.17 in). Manga volumes (tankōbon) and hardcovers.
128 x 182millimetres
5.04 x 7.17inches
1,512 x 2,150pixels @ 300 dpi
Dimensions in every unit
| Unit | Width x height |
|---|---|
| Millimetres | 128 x 182 mm |
| Centimetres | 12.8 x 18.2 cm |
| Inches (decimal) | 5.039 x 7.165 in |
| Inches (fraction) | 5 1/16 x 7 3/16 in |
| Points (1/72 in) | 362.8 x 515.9 pt |
| Picas | 30.24 x 42.99 pc |
Pixel dimensions by resolution
| Resolution | Pixels | Megapixels |
|---|---|---|
| 72 dpi | 363 x 516 px | 0.2 MP |
| 96 dpi | 484 x 688 px | 0.3 MP |
| 150 dpi | 756 x 1,075 px | 0.8 MP |
| 200 dpi | 1,008 x 1,433 px | 1.4 MP |
| 300 dpi | 1,512 x 2,150 px | 3.2 MP |
| 600 dpi | 3,024 x 4,299 px | 13 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) | 134 x 188 mm | 5.276 x 7.402 in |
| 0.125 in bleed (each side) | 134.4 x 188.4 mm | 5.289 x 7.415 in |
How many JIS B6 fit on a press sheet
| Sheet | Without bleed | With 3 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 2-up | 2-up |
| A3 | 4-up | 4-up |
| SRA3 | 4-up | 4-up |
| Letter | 2-up | 2-up |
| Tabloid 11 x 17 in | 4-up | 4-up |
| 12 x 18 in | 4-up | 4-up |
| 13 x 19 in (Super B) | 4-up | 4-up |
| B2 (offset) | 10-up | 10-up |
| B1 (offset) | 25-up | 25-up |
Simple grid imposition with no gutters or gripper margin; real layouts may fit fewer.
Envelopes for JIS B6
| Fold | Folded size | Envelopes that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Unfolded | 128 x 182 mm | A9 envelope, 6 x 9 booklet envelope, C5 envelope |
| Folded in half | 91 x 128 mm | A2 envelope, C6 envelope, Monarch envelope |
| Folded in thirds | 60.7 x 128 mm | C7/C6 envelope, #6¾ envelope, A2 envelope |
The √2 system
JIS B6 has an aspect ratio of 1 : 1.4219 — close to √2 (1.4142). Folding or cutting it in half across the long side produces the next smaller size in the series with the same proportions, and two sheets side by side form the next larger size. This is why scaling between sizes in the series (for example on a photocopier) never crops or distorts the page.
Similar sizes
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of JIS B6?
JIS B6 is 128 x 182 mm, which is 5.04 x 7.17 in (5 1/16 x 7 3/16 in).
How many pixels is JIS B6 at 300 DPI?
1,512 x 2,150 pixels at 300 dpi, or 756 x 1,075 at 150 dpi.
Sources & data
- Dimensions per the relevant standard; see sources.