Book thickness
How thick is a 250-page book?
A 250-page paperback is about 0.563 in (14.3 mm) thick on white paper and 0.625 in on cream — 125 sheets of paper.
0.563 inwhite paper14.3 mm
0.625 incream paper
125sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.563 in | 14.3 mm | 1.43 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.625 in | 15.88 mm | 1.59 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.563 in | 14.3 mm | 1.43 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.5868 in | 14.9 mm | 1.49 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.813 x 8.25 in | 256 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 10.933 x 8.06 in | 252 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.313 x 8.25 in | 268 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.813 x 8.75 in | 299 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.813 x 9.25 in | 345 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.093 x 9.46 in | 361 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.193 x 9.86 in | 410 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.813 x 10.25 in | 447 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.813 x 9.5 in | 443 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.813 x 10.25 in | 511 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.813 x 8.75 in | 461 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.813 x 11.25 in | 597 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.714 in | 18.1 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.625 in | 15.9 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.563 in | 14.3 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.5 in | 12.7 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.417 in | 10.6 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 250-page book?
A 250-page paperback is about 0.563 in (14.3 mm) thick on white paper and 0.625 in on cream — 125 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 250-page book?
125 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 250-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.