Book thickness
How thick is a 340-page book?
A 340-page paperback is about 0.766 in (19.4 mm) thick on white paper and 0.85 in on cream — 170 sheets of paper.
0.766 inwhite paper19.4 mm
0.85 incream paper
170sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.7657 in | 19.45 mm | 1.94 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.85 in | 21.59 mm | 2.16 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.7657 in | 19.45 mm | 1.94 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.798 in | 20.27 mm | 2.03 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 11.016 x 8.25 in | 343 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.136 x 8.06 in | 339 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.516 x 8.25 in | 360 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 12.016 x 8.75 in | 401 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 13.016 x 9.25 in | 463 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.296 x 9.46 in | 485 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.396 x 9.86 in | 551 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 15.016 x 10.25 in | 600 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 16.016 x 9.5 in | 594 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 17.016 x 10.25 in | 685 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 18.016 x 8.75 in | 619 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 18.016 x 11.25 in | 801 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.971 in | 24.7 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.85 in | 21.6 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.766 in | 19.5 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.68 in | 17.3 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.567 in | 14.4 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 340-page book?
A 340-page paperback is about 0.766 in (19.4 mm) thick on white paper and 0.85 in on cream — 170 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 340-page book?
170 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 340-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.