Manga production guide · Free calculator · November 2026
Manga page size: dimensions, bleed and pixel resolution
Not sure whether to draw on B5, A5 or B6? Compare actual manga paper dimensions, then calculate the canvas size you need when printing with bleed. All conversions below are free and happen in your browser.
Quick answer
JIS B5 is 182 × 257 mm, ISO A5 is 148 × 210 mm, and JIS B6 is 128 × 182 mm. None is universal. For 3 mm bleed, add 6 mm to each finished dimension; at your chosen DPI, convert millimeters to pixels using mm ÷ 25.4 × DPI.
Manga page sizes in mm and inches
The most useful first distinction is original manuscript size versus finished trim size. A large drawing board can be reduced into a smaller printed book, and a printer may have its own trim option. Japanese JIS B sizes are not interchangeable with ISO B paper sizes.
| Format | Millimeters | Inches | Typical reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIS B4 manuscript | 257 × 364 | 10.12 × 14.33 | Traditional larger working canvas, often reduced for print |
| JIS B5 | 182 × 257 | 7.17 × 10.12 | Finished manga / doujinshi format reference |
| ISO A5 | 148 × 210 | 5.83 × 8.27 | Small-format self-published books |
| JIS B6 | 128 × 182 | 5.04 × 7.17 | Compact Japanese volume reference |
| US manga digest | 127 × 190.5 | 5 × 7.5 | US printer example; taller than JIS B6 |
| US 6 × 9 in | 152.4 × 228.6 | 6 × 9 | Larger US book-format example |
US digest 5 × 7.5 inches is approximately 127 × 190.5 mm, not the same height as JIS B6 at 128 × 182 mm. These are reference formats, not promises that any particular printer accepts them.
Free manga page size calculator
Pick your finished trim size, add 0, 3 or 5 mm of bleed around the edge, then set the DPI used by your illustration app. The result is a full-canvas size in millimeters and pixels—not just the finished cropped dimensions.
Page size calculator
Plan your canvas.
Choose a reference trim size, bleed and resolution. Calculations run locally in your browser; no account or credits are needed.
Japanese B5 finished-book reference
These are reference sizes—not a production approval. Ask your printer for trim, bleed, binding, gutter and file specifications before exporting.
Calculated dimensions
Your print canvas
Finished trim
182 × 257
mm · 7.17 × 10.12 in
Canvas incl. bleed
188 × 263
mm · 3 mm on each side
Recommended pixel canvas for your selection
4,441 × 6,213 px
Calculated at 600 pixels per inch. Pixels are rounded to the nearest whole number.
Example: JIS B5 trim (182 × 257 mm) plus 3 mm bleed on each edge becomes 188 × 263 mm. At 600 DPI, this is approximately 4,441 × 6,213 pixels. Always use the exact print specification provided for your project.
Original manga manuscript vs. finished print
A traditional Japanese manga workflow may draw at JIS B4 manuscript size and reduce for a B5 print. Some self-published manga use A4 work pages for smaller B5 or A5 output. But no reduction factor can substitute for your publisher's supplied manuscript template, crop marks and safe-area rules.
Drawing canvas
Room to draw and letter
May be larger than the final book. Keep line art, halftones and dialogue readable after reduction.
Printed page
Trim, bleed and binding
The bound book is cropped and assembled. Keep important lettering away from edges and the gutter.
For digital-only manga, screen-pixel limits and readability matter more than physical DPI. Check the destination platform's current dimensions and file-size rules before export.
A print-safe manga export checklist
- 01Request the printer's finished trim, permitted file formats, bleed, safe-area and binding/gutter instructions.
- 02Set the canvas to final size plus bleed. Keep critical text and faces in the specified safe area.
- 03Choose the correct resolution and color mode for that workflow. Monochrome line art commonly starts at 600 DPI; color commonly at 350 DPI.
- 04Proof gutters, reading order, tiny type and page numbering at the actual printed dimensions.
- 05Export using the printer's file profile and request a proof before committing to a print run.
Need more help? Open the DPI checker or bleed calculator. These utilities serve broader comic print tasks.
Official production references
Sizes and resolution recommendations above are drawn from creation-software documentation and a professional manga printer. The calculator is an aid to planning—not printer approval.
Clip Studio Paint — Creating a New Canvas (opens in a new tab)
Official canvas setup, trim and bleed definitions, and monochrome/color resolution guidance.
Clip Studio Tips — Manga Manuscript Guide (opens in a new tab)
Official worked manuscript examples, including B4-to-B5 and A4-to-B5 workflows.
PrintNinja — Manga Printing (opens in a new tab)
A printer's published US and A5 manga trim-size examples; specifications vary by provider.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a standard manga page?
There is no single standard for every publisher or market. Japanese manga production often references B4 manuscript pages and B5 or B6 finished formats; English-language print shops also offer sizes such as 5 × 7.5 inches. Use the dimensions required by your actual printer or publisher.
Is manga page size B5 or A5?
Both can be appropriate, but they are different trim sizes: JIS B5 is 182 × 257 mm, while ISO A5 is 148 × 210 mm. The format depends on the book, imprint, printing method and publisher.
How many pixels should a manga page be at 600 DPI?
That depends on the physical page and bleed. For a JIS B5 trim of 182 × 257 mm with 3 mm bleed on each edge, a 188 × 263 mm canvas at 600 DPI is approximately 4,441 × 6,213 pixels. Use the calculator to change size, bleed or DPI.
Do I need 600 DPI for manga?
600 DPI is a common starting point for black-and-white monochrome line art, while color and grayscale workflows often use 350 DPI. Your printer may require different settings. High DPI does not rescue low-quality source artwork.
What is bleed on a manga page?
Bleed is extra artwork that extends past the final cut line so edge-to-edge art stays covered after trimming. For 3 mm bleed, add 6 mm to the trim width and height. Keep lettering and critical faces inside the printer's specified safe area.
Can I use these dimensions for webtoon or digital manga?
For digital-first publishing, use the platform's pixel-width, image-length and file-size requirements instead of selecting a print trim size by default. The calculator is mainly for physical-page planning.
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