Book thickness
How thick is a 130-page book?
A 130-page paperback is about 0.293 in (7.4 mm) thick on white paper and 0.325 in on cream — 65 sheets of paper.
0.293 inwhite paper7.4 mm
0.325 incream paper
65sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.2928 in | 7.44 mm | 0.74 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.325 in | 8.26 mm | 0.83 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.2928 in | 7.44 mm | 0.74 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.3051 in | 7.75 mm | 0.77 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.543 x 8.25 in | 139 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 10.663 x 8.06 in | 137 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.043 x 8.25 in | 146 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.543 x 8.75 in | 163 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.543 x 9.25 in | 188 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 12.823 x 9.46 in | 197 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 13.923 x 9.86 in | 223 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.543 x 10.25 in | 243 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.543 x 9.5 in | 241 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.543 x 10.25 in | 278 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.543 x 8.75 in | 251 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.543 x 11.25 in | 325 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.371 in | 9.4 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.325 in | 8.3 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.293 in | 7.4 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.26 in | 6.6 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.217 in | 5.5 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 130-page book?
A 130-page paperback is about 0.293 in (7.4 mm) thick on white paper and 0.325 in on cream — 65 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 130-page book?
65 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 130-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.