B0 Paper Size
B0 in the Japanese JIS B series is 1030 × 1456 mm (40.55 × 57.32 in), the largest size in the JIS B series. At 300 DPI it's 12165 × 17197 pixels. It's the B0 size used in Japan for large-format posters, exhibition panels and station advertising. The international ISO B0 is slightly smaller at 1000 × 1414 mm, so confirm which standard your printer works to before you send files.
In Playyy, write “B0, 12,165 × 17,197 px” in your prompt and the design is created at that size at 300 DPI.
Specifications
| Pixels | 12,165 × 17,197 px (at 300 DPI) |
| Millimetres | 1030 × 1456 mm |
| Centimetres | 103.0 × 145.6 cm |
| Inches | 40.55 × 57.32 in |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.414 |
| Colour mode | CMYK |
| Bleed | 3 mm |
| Safe zone | 10 mm from trim |
Design at B0 size with Playyy
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B0 in Pixels at Different DPI
The pixel count changes with DPI setting — choose the right one for your output.
| DPI | Width (px) | Height (px) | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 2,920 | 4,127 | Screen preview, PDF viewers |
| 96 | 3,893 | 5,503 | Windows screen standard, digital documents |
| 150 | 6,083 | 8,599 | Medium-quality print, home printers |
| 300 | 12,165 | 17,197 | Professional print, commercial offset |
Design Tips
- →For print, design at 300 DPI (12165 × 17197 px) in CMYK with 3 mm bleed on every edge, which makes the working canvas 1036 × 1462 mm.
- →B0 shares the 1:√2 ratio of the A series, so a layout built for an A size scales to B0 without cropping — only the type sizes need checking.
- →Japanese print shops and copiers use JIS B, while most of Europe uses ISO B. Name the standard in your print order: JIS B0 is 1030 × 1456 mm, ISO B0 is 1000 × 1414 mm.
- →Keep text and logos at least 10 mm inside the trim so a slightly off-centre cut leaves them intact.
How to Make B0 Designs in Playyy
Three steps, no design software. Include B0 and 12,165 × 17,197 px in your prompt to set the design size.
- 1
Open Playyy
Playyy runs in your browser, so there's nothing to download. Sign in and you'll land on the Home page.
- 2
Type your prompt and set the B0 size
Describe what you want in the input box on the Home page and include "B0 at 12,165 × 17,197 px, 300 DPI" in your prompt. Playyy uses those dimensions for your design.
- 3
Create your B0 design and export it for print
Playyy generates the design at the full 12,165 × 17,197 px — that's B0 at 300 DPI, the resolution commercial print expects. Allow 3 mm of bleed and export a print-ready PDF. Colour mode: CMYK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is B0 size in mm?+
B0 is 1030 × 1456 mm (103 × 145.6 cm, or 40.55 × 57.32 in) in the Japanese JIS standard. The ISO B0 used internationally measures 1000 × 1414 mm. Both keep the same 1:√2 proportions as A-series paper.
What is B0 size in pixels?+
At 300 DPI, JIS B0 is 12,165 × 17,197 px. At 150 DPI it's 6,083 × 8,599 px, and at 96 DPI it's 3,893 × 5,503 px. Use 300 DPI for anything going to a printer and 96 DPI for on-screen documents.
What is B0 paper used for?+
Large exhibition panels, station and transit advertising, and banner-sized posters. In Japan B0 is a standard stock size, so paper, frames and folders in this size are easy to buy.
What is the difference between JIS B0 and ISO B0?+
JIS B0 (1030 × 1456 mm) is the Japanese B size and ISO B0 (1000 × 1414 mm) is the international one. Each JIS B size has 1.5 times the area of the A size with the same number, while each ISO B size sits between two neighbouring A sizes. Japanese print shops default to JIS.
How do I make a design in B0 size?+
Open Playyy, describe what you need in the prompt box and add “B0, 12,165 × 17,197 px” to your description. The design is generated at 12,165 × 17,197 px (300 DPI), every element stays editable, and you can export a print-ready PDF. Playyy is free to start.