Book thickness
How thick is a 290-page book?
A 290-page paperback is about 0.653 in (16.6 mm) thick on white paper and 0.725 in on cream — 145 sheets of paper.
0.653 inwhite paper16.6 mm
0.725 incream paper
145sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.6531 in | 16.59 mm | 1.66 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.725 in | 18.42 mm | 1.84 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.6531 in | 16.59 mm | 1.66 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.6806 in | 17.29 mm | 1.73 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.903 x 8.25 in | 294 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.023 x 8.06 in | 291 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.403 x 8.25 in | 309 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.903 x 8.75 in | 344 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.903 x 9.25 in | 397 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.183 x 9.46 in | 416 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.283 x 9.86 in | 473 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.903 x 10.25 in | 515 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.903 x 9.5 in | 510 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.903 x 10.25 in | 588 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.903 x 8.75 in | 531 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.903 x 11.25 in | 687 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.829 in | 21 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.725 in | 18.4 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.653 in | 16.6 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.58 in | 14.7 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.483 in | 12.3 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 290-page book?
A 290-page paperback is about 0.653 in (16.6 mm) thick on white paper and 0.725 in on cream — 145 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 290-page book?
145 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 290-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.