Book thickness
How thick is a 190-page book?
A 190-page paperback is about 0.428 in (10.9 mm) thick on white paper and 0.475 in on cream — 95 sheets of paper.
0.428 inwhite paper10.9 mm
0.475 incream paper
95sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.4279 in | 10.87 mm | 1.09 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.475 in | 12.07 mm | 1.21 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.4279 in | 10.87 mm | 1.09 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.4459 in | 11.33 mm | 1.13 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.678 x 8.25 in | 197 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 10.798 x 8.06 in | 195 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.178 x 8.25 in | 207 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.678 x 8.75 in | 231 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.678 x 9.25 in | 266 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 12.958 x 9.46 in | 279 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.058 x 9.86 in | 317 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.678 x 10.25 in | 345 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.678 x 9.5 in | 342 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.678 x 10.25 in | 394 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.678 x 8.75 in | 356 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.678 x 11.25 in | 461 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.543 in | 13.8 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.475 in | 12.1 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.428 in | 10.9 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.38 in | 9.7 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.317 in | 8 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 190-page book?
A 190-page paperback is about 0.428 in (10.9 mm) thick on white paper and 0.475 in on cream — 95 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 190-page book?
95 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 190-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.