Book thickness
How thick is a 210-page book?
A 210-page paperback is about 0.473 in (12 mm) thick on white paper and 0.525 in on cream — 105 sheets of paper.
0.473 inwhite paper12 mm
0.525 incream paper
105sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.4729 in | 12.01 mm | 1.2 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.525 in | 13.34 mm | 1.33 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.4729 in | 12.01 mm | 1.2 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.4929 in | 12.52 mm | 1.25 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.723 x 8.25 in | 217 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 10.843 x 8.06 in | 214 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.223 x 8.25 in | 228 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.723 x 8.75 in | 253 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.723 x 9.25 in | 292 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.003 x 9.46 in | 306 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.103 x 9.86 in | 348 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.723 x 10.25 in | 379 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.723 x 9.5 in | 376 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.723 x 10.25 in | 433 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.723 x 8.75 in | 391 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.723 x 11.25 in | 506 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.6 in | 15.2 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.525 in | 13.3 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.473 in | 12 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.42 in | 10.7 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.35 in | 8.9 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 210-page book?
A 210-page paperback is about 0.473 in (12 mm) thick on white paper and 0.525 in on cream — 105 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 210-page book?
105 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 210-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.