Book thickness
How thick is a 230-page book?
A 230-page paperback is about 0.518 in (13.2 mm) thick on white paper and 0.575 in on cream — 115 sheets of paper.
0.518 inwhite paper13.2 mm
0.575 incream paper
115sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.518 in | 13.16 mm | 1.32 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.575 in | 14.61 mm | 1.46 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.518 in | 13.16 mm | 1.32 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.5398 in | 13.71 mm | 1.37 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.768 x 8.25 in | 236 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 10.888 x 8.06 in | 233 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.268 x 8.25 in | 248 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.768 x 8.75 in | 276 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.768 x 9.25 in | 319 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.048 x 9.46 in | 334 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.148 x 9.86 in | 379 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.768 x 10.25 in | 413 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.768 x 9.5 in | 409 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.768 x 10.25 in | 472 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.768 x 8.75 in | 426 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.768 x 11.25 in | 551 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.657 in | 16.7 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.575 in | 14.6 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.518 in | 13.2 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.46 in | 11.7 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.383 in | 9.7 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 230-page book?
A 230-page paperback is about 0.518 in (13.2 mm) thick on white paper and 0.575 in on cream — 115 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 230-page book?
115 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 230-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.