B0
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A very large paper size used for technical drawings or posters measuring 1000 by 1414 millimetres
- noun
- UK
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B0
- The design team decided to print the architectural blueprints on B0 paper for better visibility.
Examples
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When creating large format prints, many graphic designers prefer using B0 paper to accommodate detailed images.
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At the conference, each presenter displayed their research results on B0 size posters to make the data clear.
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B0-B2 was obtained by calculating the mean RMS energy from two bands: B0 (59-398 Hz) and B2 (2003-5001 Hz).
Academic text (2013)
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Etymology
B0 comes from the international paper system that uses letters and numbers; the B series sits 'between' the familiar A sizes (like A4), and the '0' marks the very large sheet. That's why B0 means a very big paper size used for posters, technical prints, and architectural drawings.