Book thickness
How thick is a 240-page book?
A 240-page paperback is about 0.54 in (13.7 mm) thick on white paper and 0.6 in on cream — 120 sheets of paper.
0.54 inwhite paper13.7 mm
0.6 incream paper
120sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.5405 in | 13.73 mm | 1.37 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.6 in | 15.24 mm | 1.52 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.5405 in | 13.73 mm | 1.37 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.5633 in | 14.31 mm | 1.43 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.79 x 8.25 in | 246 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 10.91 x 8.06 in | 243 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.29 x 8.25 in | 258 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.79 x 8.75 in | 287 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.79 x 9.25 in | 332 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.07 x 9.46 in | 347 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.17 x 9.86 in | 395 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.79 x 10.25 in | 430 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.79 x 9.5 in | 426 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.79 x 10.25 in | 491 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.79 x 8.75 in | 444 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.79 x 11.25 in | 574 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.686 in | 17.4 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.6 in | 15.2 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.541 in | 13.7 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.48 in | 12.2 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.4 in | 10.2 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 240-page book?
A 240-page paperback is about 0.54 in (13.7 mm) thick on white paper and 0.6 in on cream — 120 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 240-page book?
120 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 240-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.