Book thickness
How thick is a 200-page book?
A 200-page paperback is about 0.45 in (11.4 mm) thick on white paper and 0.5 in on cream — 100 sheets of paper.
0.45 inwhite paper11.4 mm
0.5 incream paper
100sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.4504 in | 11.44 mm | 1.14 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.5 in | 12.7 mm | 1.27 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.4504 in | 11.44 mm | 1.14 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.4694 in | 11.92 mm | 1.19 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.7 x 8.25 in | 207 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 10.82 x 8.06 in | 205 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.2 x 8.25 in | 217 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.7 x 8.75 in | 242 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.7 x 9.25 in | 279 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 12.98 x 9.46 in | 293 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.08 x 9.86 in | 333 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.7 x 10.25 in | 362 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.7 x 9.5 in | 359 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.7 x 10.25 in | 414 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.7 x 8.75 in | 374 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.7 x 11.25 in | 483 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.571 in | 14.5 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.5 in | 12.7 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.45 in | 11.4 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.4 in | 10.2 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.333 in | 8.5 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 200-page book?
A 200-page paperback is about 0.45 in (11.4 mm) thick on white paper and 0.5 in on cream — 100 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 200-page book?
100 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 200-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.