NOTEBOOK SIZE COMPARISON * Notebook Sizes A6, B6, A5, B5

Visual size comparison between notebook sizes...if you’re trying to decide on a notebook or planner but aren’t sure about the A6, B6, A5, B5 sizes, this video will help you understand what each size looks like. It will also help you understand the difference between A sizes compared to the B sizes. I’m also sharing the 3 Tips that helped me as I was beginning to understand these sizes myself in relation to the standard US Letter size paper I was previously familiar with.
Notebook sizes demonstrated in this video:
A7
A6
B6 Slim
B6
A5 Slim
A5
7"x9"
B5
US Letter (8.5"x11")
A4
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[@cscreative5460]

I started off thinking this video was much too long and overly detailed, but it ended up being exactly what I needed to make a choice on which bujo size I really wanted. Thank you!!

[@papermademedoit]

Glad it ended up helping you! (Sorry I’m just a talker, Lol) 😉

[@mrsp5713]

Thank you for taking the time to do this. You’re a natural teacher…😊💗🌺

[@papermademedoit]

Thank you dor the kind comment Theresa! ☺️🙃😉

[@FaerieDust]

This is great! I would cut a piece of paper to size and sketch on the general layout I was looking at so I could see what it was like to write on.
One thing to keep in mind is that Japan has different B sizing than the international standard (the A sizes are the same). The difference is minor, but Japanese B paper is a bit taller and wider than ISO. In B5 and B6 (the most common planner sizes), the Japanese paper is less than 1 cm longer and taller than ISO - not much, but enough to notice that there's a slight size difference.

[@papermademedoit]

Good info, thanks!

[@tiagolob0]

B5 is perfect

[@aarongardeniagrey1373]

This was so enlightening! Thank you for putting the work in to help us all decode planners and journals!! 🖤

[@papermademedoit]

Thanks for watching & commenting! Glad it was helpful for you 😉

[@missbilbybadinage1199]

Ooh! For my birthday I’ve just ordered all size from A&O in my fav design between L’s all the way down to A6, including traveler's notebook…
Ls; Goal Setting
B5; Reference
A5; Templates
B6; Mum’s stuff
A6; On the go (only frixion pens)
TN; Address book
8x8; Haven’t decided yet.
Plus a notepad with T.A.R.D.I.S blue (close enough & tombow 528).

[@beezneez2056]

Thank you! I’m just dipping my toe in the planner world and have been so confused by the terminology. I’ve been afraid to buy anything! Now I know a lot more. 🥰

[@papermademedoit]

Welcome to the planner community! It took me forever to learn this so you’re already ahead of the game 😆😉😬

[@queenbuzybee4074]

In Europe, we use the DIN A, B and C standards. One easy thing to remember is that the sizes are duplicates of each other. For example, 2 x A6 is A5, 2 x A5 is A4. 2 x A4 is A3 (or 4 x A5). It’s a very simple system. A0 being the largest (16 x A4). Wire gauges are similar, the higher the number is, the thinner the wire will be.

[@papermademedoit]

Good info, thank you! 👍🏼

[@A-Wa]

DIN A sizes are standard in my country but I truly like the B sizes way more! Thanks for your video

[@0nedearfool]

Thank you so much!!! By far the best size comparisons of planners here on YT! I’ve been trying to decide between B6 and A5. You’ve helped me a lot! 💐

[@papermademedoit]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful to you 😉😉😉

[@mrwilson12345]

Fantastic visual comparisons for each size. Thank you!

[@EbbyDoesItAll]

This video is perfect! I'm not new to planners but often times trying to picture the different sizes (or hear of them) can be frustrating. Thanks for the guide comparison. Now I know I want a B6.

[@papermademedoit]

Glad it was helpful! B6 is a great size 😉

[@meekzyoung9761]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. This was such a clear visual and description of all the different types of size planners. Couldn't have been any more perfectly explained.

[@papermademedoit]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful 😉

[@abbylynn8872]

Thank you for including the happy planner and EC size of 7x9. I want to cut down a notebook with Tomoe River paper for my Classic Happy planner. This confirmed I want a B5 to make one cut to resize. Thank you💕

[@papermademedoit]

YW! 😉

[@peteygrind3556]

Thanks Lady!!!! I was ordering notebooks for my class and your video assisted me!!! The background music was pretty soothing as well.

[@papermademedoit]

Awesome; glad it was helpful for you! Good luck with your class 😉

[@kityss2085]

The last section of your video was especially informative. I now understand the relationship between A and B sizes, so thank you!

[@papermademedoit]

YW! Glad it was helpful for you 😉

[@sassyinscrubs5206]

4:08 to get started on the point....why?

[@WynkyGold]

Very helpful!! I have really struggled with the A and B paper sizes, but now I think I understand it better. Thank you!!

[@papermademedoit]

Glad it was helpful; thanks for watching! 😉

[@bengosling4606]

Aussie here, never knew of B sizes and also didn't know the US didn't use the same standard so you learn something everyday

[@scorpioqueen3538]

Tyvm for helping me to see the difference in journal sizes.I have made so many mistakes purchasing journals in the past.

[@papermademedoit]

You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching 😉

[@monicaj2677]

Thanks for a really clear explanation of the A and B paper sizes. We tend to use the A sizes here in Europe and the B paper sizes are the standard used in Japan. I love the variety and choice available with my current favourite which is a B6 slim which is such a dinky little notebook.

[@papermademedoit]

Monica J B6 Slim is a great size! It’s gained a lot of popularity here in the US. Thanks for watching! 😉

[@Samkiud]

Exactly the video I needed to see. Thank you so much!

[@mrs.quills7061]

You have such a nice voice! I’m looking to get my artwork printed onto journals and they use this sizing and I was so confused. Thank you for the great visuals and explanation.

[@papermademedoit]

Thank you! Glad this was helpful for you 😉

[@leavinmymark]

Thank you so much! You helped me decide on a journal size tonight!

[@papermademedoit]

Awesome! 👍🏼

[@akdlg9sjjslk8]

I was mind blown when you overlapped the A5 notebook over A4 showing how it’s almost the size of standard paper that was so cool!! Thank you for this informative video!!

[@papermademedoit]

Glad it was helpful to you! Thanks for watching 😉

[@pagewhite8177]

This is fantastic! So helpful. I own notebooks in most of these sizes but I still get confused and have to look things up. I think I finally have it now though, thanks so much.

[@papermademedoit]

page white Cool! So happy this helped. Thanks for watching! 😉

[@xuanfeng2797]

Wow this is super informative. I have been struggled with all those sizes for some days as we are stuck at home and cannot see the real things in the shop, until I saw your video! I like how detailed and visual you present all of those sizes. Thank you very much.

[@papermademedoit]

YW! Thanks for watching 😉

[@JANND3]

That was a great size lesson video! I TRULY ENJOYED IT! Very helpful and informative! Thank you for sharing your detail presentation!

[@papermademedoit]

Thank you so much Jay! Glad it was helpful 😉😉😉

[@carmencampana3329]

Thank you! I was looking for a new planner and was feeling a bit overwhelmed! This was a great video

[@papermademedoit]

I’m glad it helped you! Thanks for watching 😉

[@evelynmarroquin9249]

I was sooo confused and then found you. Thank you!

[@papermademedoit]

So glad this helped you! 😉😉😉

[@sandorkocso1798]

thank you so much for the effort and the thoughtful way you presented and compared all the sizes, including the slim variations. thank you a lot :)

[@papermademedoit]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 😉

[@deandrad57]

Such a thorough and detailed video. Thank you so much for the thought you put into what you taught us. I feel a lot more knowledgable now. Thank you again!!

[@papermademedoit]

Thank you Deandra! 😉

[@dakotaflamez]

I am happy that I found your video! Thank you so much for taking the time to show us the differences between these notebook sizes. I was definitely confused before watching this!! 😅🙌🏻👏🏻😍

[@papermademedoit]

Yay, glad it was helpful! ☺️☺️☺️

[@fazesohail6352]

Thank you for the video I will be watching more of your work so keep it going

[@kittfln8168]

Thank you. I want a disc planner a lil bigger than a A5. I thought if composition books and sir Google told me they were B5 notebooks. This visual helped a lot in seeing the difference. Now i can see if I could buy or make a B5 discbound notebook

[@abbylynn8872]

I know this is an older comment, but Seaweed Kisses has a great video on all the composition notes and paper quality. There's a dollar tree one that gets high marks😊

[@GennelleThomas]

This was very well explained and helpful. Thank you 😊

[@dime6340]

This video helped me a lot! Contrary to some of the comments, I liked how you described them in greater detail. Thank you so much!

[@papermademedoit]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful to you.

[@marthaanderson2346]

Now I understand. Thank you so very, very much for this tutorial on the letters/numbers for all these notebooks. I had not had it explained before now. Again, thank you 😊💙💛

[@papermademedoit]

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped 😉

[@evilic13]

😊hello . Thank you for the video. I didn't knew the Slim version, and it's quite informative of different size for planners and journals. Have a blessed day 🙏🏿

[@papermademedoit]

Thanks for watching! 😉

[@VeronikaGonzo]

For long time I just know A5 and A6 but I was curious with the rest.Thanks for the info that really help. ^^

[@papermademedoit]

YW! Thanks for watching 😉

[@sgarcia7351]

Very. Very helpful. I was so confused so thank you.

[@jillianlowe7894]

This video is so perfect. I've watched so many size videos on book sizing tonight and this has been the best one.

[@papermademedoit]

Thank you Jillian! 😉

[@SingOskie]

This was absolutely perfect!!! I have been in an A5 for quite some time and I was like if it was just a bit smaller I can carry it everywhere without weighing my purse down. The the question became. What size do I choose because I don’t want it to be too small and I won’t use it. This was the most perfect explanation. I never knew the concepts of the letters and number but you’ve made it so clear now for me. Thank you. !!!!

[@papermademedoit]

Thanks for watching! 😉😉😉

[@ericshayhoward]

Thank you for this! I've also been trying to figure it out.

[@papermademedoit]

YW! Thanks for watching 😉

[@hindenburg2006]

SOOOO helpful! Wish I’d found this video a week ago!🤣 Instead of driving myself crazy trying to measure all my notebooks and then driving to multiple stores 😆

[@papermademedoit]

Glad it was helpful, even if the timing was a little late, Lol ☺️

[@jamiemonroe9236]

Thank you so much for this. I use an A5 but want to go smaller to carry with me. I understand the sizes much better now. Now only if I can decide if I want the A6 or B6 rings. Which size do you prefer out of the two? Thanks so much for sharing this with us as it can be very confusing.

[@millionwattsofj]

I have also noticed that some manufacturers call a Midori/Travelers Company standard size insert, an A5 slim. Raymay inserts and Keep a Notebook ones.

[@papermademedoit]

Jen D. Rafanan I didn’t realize that; interesting! 😉

[@joeh773]

Wow, you did a wonderful job! Thank you so much for making and sharing this. I came here for comparo of A5 with B5, didn't think I would last 23 minutes, but I enjoyed all of it. Just wonderfully exhaustive visual examples of how the sizes compare to each other, exactly what i needed. I myself am looking for B5 ring binder to start making cooking recipes collection. I have all kindsa notebooks in different size from Moleskine, Dingbats, Leuchturm... but the binding intimidates me! I need loose leaves so I can reorganize. I haven't really found any decent B5 binder yet, but this vid helped me determine I just need to keep looking. Thank you again. Subscribing!

[@papermademedoit]

Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful for you ☺️

[@simplyadri1151]

Passion planner has B5 as well. It’s the PP medium size

[@cocobreeofficial]

This is so helpful and thorough! Thank you!!

[@papermademedoit]

YW! 😉

[@mrs.rocanation]

This video was extremely helpful. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@papermademedoit]

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped 😉

[@raha468]

Such a nice comparison and contrast of sizing..so well made video..thanks for this💮

[@papermademedoit]

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[@Lim_]

Awesome! Thanks for the help!

[@papermademedoit]

YW! Thanks for watching 😉

[@Dindasayswhynot]

Just what I needed to know. Thanks.

[@papermademedoit]

YW!

[@selbakary]

That was really helpful. Thank you!

[@papermademedoit]

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[@a.littlefaith]

This is fantastic thank you.

[@simeonking2910]

😢 Thank you soooooooooo much this was so frustrating for me when I go get a note book and come back to notice they’re not at all the same….. it frustrated me because if it looked good aesthetically (plain Jane) I’d just grab it. Just received a couple notebooks in the mail from a family member (They know me so well). At first glance they all looked different (7 notebooks)…. It didn’t phase me till later…. When I packed them on my travels…. They began to have prominent issues in terms of fitting them in my messenger bag and struggled to fit some of their corners and sometimes the notebooks themselves. Long story short…. I was stumped on what was the big ordeal of sizes…. You hit the nail right on the head for me. Now i understand. All I knew in the means of paper sizes at best was “Legal” as in legal pads…. And poster boards XD…… now Ill be wise as to ask about the sizes next time I jet to grab a new notebook……
Again thank you so much

[@papermademedoit]

Glad it was helpful; thanks for watching! 😉

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This was so helpful, thanks!

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[@papermademedoit]

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Thank you so much for the efforts and time you put in to educate the sizes of books :)

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[@papermademedoit]

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[@xKittenation]

youre amazing for this!! i was so confused. THANK YOU

[@papermademedoit]

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Thank you!😘

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Thank you, ma'am!

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Excellent presentation!

[@papermademedoit]

Thank you! 😉😉😉

[@Yaya6502]

This was really helpful, great video thank you! Was wondering if the B6 would be perfect for me as I have an A6, which is great to carry with me but otherwise to small for regular use. And the A5 which I find a bit to big and ok at an desk, but still slightly to rectangular somehow. Thanks to your method I’m now convinced B6 will be the perfect one to add to the collection!

[@papermademedoit]

B6 is a great size! I used it for the first time this year & am really fond of it. Glad this was helpful to you; thanks for watching! 😉

[@zekeoric1204]

Thank you so much for this comparison video, I always forget how big certain book sizes are lol...

[@papermademedoit]

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Thank you so much for this Video! it has buen extremely useful 🙏👏👏😀😅

[@papermademedoit]

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[@thren914]

I have large handwriting and A5s cramp my hands when forcing me to write smaller. So I got a B5 (7.6"x10") and it is perfect for me.

[@papermademedoit]

B5 is a nice size!

[@alohabigisland8632]

What were the most popular notebook brands you stated in this video? They look really nice and I have not heard of them before.

[@queeniesplace3844]

Thanks for the update it helped alot

[@papermademedoit]

YW! Thanks for watching! 😉

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Thanks for information

[@sgang2001]

#A5
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A big Thank you!!!!!

[@papermademedoit]

You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching 😉

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Very informative thank you

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thank you so so much

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Awesome

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Great teacher 🎉❤

[@papermademedoit]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@rusyaidirahman119]

had to forward to get to the point of size differences. thanks

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Helpful

[@nicola4789]

Thank you!

[@papermademedoit]

YW! 😉

[@Crissyjswayvlogs]

thank you for this video. do you have any website you recommend for blank A5 sublimation journals?

[@papermademedoit]

Sorry I don’t, but I’ve noticed that category before on etsy. Hope you find what you’re looking for!

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Thank you

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❤ just thank you

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