Book thickness
How thick is a 330-page book?
A 330-page paperback is about 0.743 in (18.9 mm) thick on white paper and 0.825 in on cream — 165 sheets of paper.
0.743 inwhite paper18.9 mm
0.825 incream paper
165sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.7432 in | 18.88 mm | 1.89 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.825 in | 20.96 mm | 2.1 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.7432 in | 18.88 mm | 1.89 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.7745 in | 19.67 mm | 1.97 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.993 x 8.25 in | 333 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.113 x 8.06 in | 329 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.493 x 8.25 in | 350 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.993 x 8.75 in | 389 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.993 x 9.25 in | 450 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.273 x 9.46 in | 471 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.373 x 9.86 in | 535 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.993 x 10.25 in | 583 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.993 x 9.5 in | 577 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.993 x 10.25 in | 666 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.993 x 8.75 in | 601 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.993 x 11.25 in | 778 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.943 in | 23.9 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.825 in | 21 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.743 in | 18.9 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.66 in | 16.8 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.55 in | 14 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 330-page book?
A 330-page paperback is about 0.743 in (18.9 mm) thick on white paper and 0.825 in on cream — 165 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 330-page book?
165 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 330-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.