Book thickness
How thick is a 350-page book?
A 350-page paperback is about 0.788 in (20 mm) thick on white paper and 0.875 in on cream — 175 sheets of paper.
0.788 inwhite paper20 mm
0.875 incream paper
175sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.7882 in | 20.02 mm | 2 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.875 in | 22.23 mm | 2.22 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.7882 in | 20.02 mm | 2 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.8215 in | 20.86 mm | 2.09 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 11.038 x 8.25 in | 353 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.158 x 8.06 in | 348 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.538 x 8.25 in | 370 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 12.038 x 8.75 in | 412 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 13.038 x 9.25 in | 476 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.318 x 9.46 in | 498 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.418 x 9.86 in | 566 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 15.038 x 10.25 in | 617 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 16.038 x 9.5 in | 611 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 17.038 x 10.25 in | 704 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 18.038 x 8.75 in | 636 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 18.038 x 11.25 in | 823 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 1 in | 25.4 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.875 in | 22.2 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.788 in | 20 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.7 in | 17.8 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.583 in | 14.8 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 350-page book?
A 350-page paperback is about 0.788 in (20 mm) thick on white paper and 0.875 in on cream — 175 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 350-page book?
175 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 350-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.