Book thickness
How thick is a 300-page book?
A 300-page paperback is about 0.676 in (17.2 mm) thick on white paper and 0.75 in on cream — 150 sheets of paper.
0.676 inwhite paper17.2 mm
0.75 incream paper
150sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.6756 in | 17.16 mm | 1.72 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.75 in | 19.05 mm | 1.91 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.6756 in | 17.16 mm | 1.72 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.7041 in | 17.88 mm | 1.79 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.926 x 8.25 in | 304 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.046 x 8.06 in | 300 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.426 x 8.25 in | 319 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.926 x 8.75 in | 355 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.926 x 9.25 in | 410 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.206 x 9.46 in | 430 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.306 x 9.86 in | 488 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.926 x 10.25 in | 532 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.926 x 9.5 in | 527 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.926 x 10.25 in | 608 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.926 x 8.75 in | 549 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.926 x 11.25 in | 710 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.857 in | 21.8 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.75 in | 19.1 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.676 in | 17.2 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.6 in | 15.2 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.5 in | 12.7 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 300-page book?
A 300-page paperback is about 0.676 in (17.2 mm) thick on white paper and 0.75 in on cream — 150 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 300-page book?
150 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 300-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.