B2 Paper Size
B2 in the Japanese JIS B series is 515 × 728 mm (20.28 × 28.66 in), half of B1. At 300 DPI it's 6083 × 8598 pixels. It's the B2 size used in Japan for event posters, shop-window posters and notice boards. The international ISO B2 is slightly smaller at 500 × 707 mm, so confirm which standard your printer works to before you send files.
In Playyy, write “B2, 6,083 × 8,598 px” in your prompt and the design is created at that size at 300 DPI.
Specifications
| Pixels | 6,083 × 8,598 px (at 300 DPI) |
| Millimetres | 515 × 728 mm |
| Centimetres | 51.5 × 72.8 cm |
| Inches | 20.28 × 28.66 in |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.414 |
| Colour mode | CMYK |
| Bleed | 3 mm |
| Safe zone | 10 mm from trim |
Design at B2 size with Playyy
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B2 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 | 1,460 | 2,064 | Screen preview, PDF viewers |
| 96 | 1,947 | 2,751 | Windows screen standard, digital documents |
| 150 | 3,042 | 4,299 | Medium-quality print, home printers |
| 300 | 6,083 | 8,598 | Professional print, commercial offset |
Design Tips
- →For print, design at 300 DPI (6083 × 8598 px) in CMYK with 3 mm bleed on every edge, which makes the working canvas 521 × 734 mm.
- →B2 shares the 1:√2 ratio of the A series, so a layout built for an A size scales to B2 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 B2 is 515 × 728 mm, ISO B2 is 500 × 707 mm.
- →Keep text and logos at least 10 mm inside the trim so a slightly off-centre cut leaves them intact.
How to Make B2 Designs in Playyy
Three steps, no design software. Include B2 and 6,083 × 8,598 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 B2 size
Describe what you want in the input box on the Home page and include "B2 at 6,083 × 8,598 px, 300 DPI" in your prompt. Playyy uses those dimensions for your design.
- 3
Create your B2 design and export it for print
Playyy generates the design at the full 6,083 × 8,598 px — that's B2 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 B2 size in mm?+
B2 is 515 × 728 mm (51.5 × 72.8 cm, or 20.28 × 28.66 in) in the Japanese JIS standard. The ISO B2 used internationally measures 500 × 707 mm. Both keep the same 1:√2 proportions as A-series paper.
What is B2 size in pixels?+
At 300 DPI, JIS B2 is 6,083 × 8,598 px. At 150 DPI it's 3,042 × 4,299 px, and at 96 DPI it's 1,947 × 2,751 px. Use 300 DPI for anything going to a printer and 96 DPI for on-screen documents.
What is B2 paper used for?+
Event and campaign posters, shop-window displays and school notice boards. In Japan B2 is a standard stock size, so paper, frames and folders in this size are easy to buy.
What is the difference between JIS B2 and ISO B2?+
JIS B2 (515 × 728 mm) is the Japanese B size and ISO B2 (500 × 707 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 B2 size?+
Open Playyy, describe what you need in the prompt box and add “B2, 6,083 × 8,598 px” to your description. The design is generated at 6,083 × 8,598 px (300 DPI), every element stays editable, and you can export a print-ready PDF. Playyy is free to start.