Tool Introduction
The "Taiwan Paper Standard Size Inquiry" tool is an online resource specifically designed for professionals in the printing, design, and related industries. It provides a convenient comparison function for Japanese Kikuban and Chinese Shirokuban paper standard sizes, helping users quickly find the specific millimeter (width × height) dimensions for various paper cuts. Whether you need to know the size of full Kikuban paper, half Kikuban, or the specifications of Chinese Shirokuban full sheets, or quarter sheets, this tool provides clear and detailed data tables.
The tool includes two major mainstream paper size standard tables:
- Japanese Kikuban Paper Size Comparison Chart: Contains detailed dimensions from full Kikuban (G1K) to Kikuban 128-cut (G128K), in millimeters.
- Chinese Shirokuban Paper Size Comparison Chart: Provides dimensions for two common specifications (Specification A and Specification B) from full sheet (1K) to 128-cut (128K), also in millimeters.
This tool aims to improve work efficiency, reduce the tediousness of manual searching and verification, and ensure the accuracy of size information.
How to Use
- Access the tool page: Open the "Taiwan Paper Standard Size Inquiry" online tool.
- Select the inquiry standard: Depending on your needs, browse the "Japanese Kikuban Paper Size Comparison Chart" or the "Chinese Shirokuban Paper Size Comparison Chart".
- Find the corresponding size: In the selected table, according to the size name (e.g., "Kikuban 4-cut" or "8-cut"), you can directly view its corresponding millimeter (width × height) dimensions. For Chinese Shirokuban, you also need to distinguish between "Specification A" and "Specification B".
This tool requires no input; all standard size data is intuitively displayed in tabular form, and users can simply browse to obtain the required information.
Usage Examples
Suppose you need to query the size of a specific paper:
- Query the size of Japanese Kikuban "Kikuban 8-cut":
- Operation demonstration: In the "Japanese Kikuban Paper Size Comparison Chart", find the row "Kikuban 8-cut (G8K)".
- Expected output result: You will see its size is
210×297 millimeters.
- Query the "Specification B" size of Chinese Shirokuban "16-cut":
- Operation demonstration: In the "Chinese Shirokuban Paper Size Comparison Chart", find the row "16-cut (16K)" and look at the "Specification B (Width × Height)" column.
- Expected output result: You will see its size is
190×260 millimeters.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What paper size standards does this tool mainly provide? A: This tool mainly provides standard size comparisons for Japanese Kikuban and Chinese Shirokuban paper, covering various common cuts in the printing industry.
- Q: What is the unit of paper size? A: All paper sizes in the tool are displayed in millimeters (width × height), making it convenient for users to perform precise measurements and designs.
- Q: Why does Chinese Shirokuban have two specifications (Specification A and Specification B)? A: Chinese Shirokuban has two common standard sizes in actual applications, namely Specification A and Specification B, which have slight differences in millimeter dimensions. The tool lists both in detail, and users can choose according to actual printing factory requirements or design needs.
- Q: Does this tool support ISO A series or B series paper size inquiry? A: Currently, this tool mainly focuses on Japanese Kikuban and Chinese Shirokuban sizes and does not include ISO A series and B series sizes.
Notes
- Sizes are standard values: The sizes provided in the tool are industry standard sizes. In actual printing and cutting processes, slight errors may occur due to equipment accuracy, paper stretchability, or process requirements.
- Distinguish paper standards: Japanese Kikuban and Chinese Shirokuban are two different paper standard systems. Please distinguish them carefully when querying and using to avoid confusion.
- Pay attention to specification differences: For Chinese Shirokuban, please pay attention to the differences between "Specification A" and "Specification B" in the table, and choose the correct size according to your specific needs or supplier requirements.
Introduction to Paper Size Standards
Paper size standards are a set of size systems established to regulate industries such as printing, publishing, and packaging. The most widely known internationally is the ISO 216 standard, which defines A series (e.g., A4), B series (e.g., B5), and C series paper. These standards ensure the universality and interoperability of paper worldwide, greatly simplifying document processing and printing workflows.
In addition to international standards, different countries or regions have also developed their own traditional paper size standards, such as the Japanese Kikuban and Chinese Shirokuban introduced in this tool. These traditional standards are often closely related to local printing equipment, historical culture, and usage habits, and still play an important role in specific fields or regions today.
Origin of Kikuban and Shirokuban Paper
Japanese Kikuban: The Kikuban paper standard originated in Japan, and its name "Kiku" is said to be derived from the chrysanthemum emblem of the Japanese imperial family. During the Meiji Restoration, Japan introduced Western printing technology and paper production equipment, and Kikuban was one of the commonly used paper sizes at that time, especially widely used in the printing of books and magazines. It usually has a certain correspondence or approximation to ISO A series sizes, but is not exactly the same, having its unique size system.
Chinese Shirokuban: The Shirokuban paper standard has a long history in China, especially occupying an important position in China's publishing and printing industry. Its name "Shirokuban" is said to be because the original paper size was approximately 1092 mm long and 787 mm wide (i.e., 43 inches × 31 inches, similar to the past colloquial sizes such as "four-cut" and "six-cut"), and later gradually formed a series of cuts based on it. Similar to Kikuban, Shirokuban also has its unique cut naming and size specifications, and there may be subtle size differences in different regions and periods. This tool specifically provides two common specifications.
