Book thickness
How thick is a 360-page book?
A 360-page paperback is about 0.811 in (20.6 mm) thick on white paper and 0.9 in on cream — 180 sheets of paper.
0.811 inwhite paper20.6 mm
0.9 incream paper
180sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.8107 in | 20.59 mm | 2.06 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.9 in | 22.86 mm | 2.29 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.8107 in | 20.59 mm | 2.06 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.8449 in | 21.46 mm | 2.15 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 11.061 x 8.25 in | 362 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.181 x 8.06 in | 358 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.561 x 8.25 in | 380 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 12.061 x 8.75 in | 423 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 13.061 x 9.25 in | 489 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.341 x 9.46 in | 512 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.441 x 9.86 in | 582 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 15.061 x 10.25 in | 634 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 16.061 x 9.5 in | 628 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 17.061 x 10.25 in | 724 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 18.061 x 8.75 in | 654 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 18.061 x 11.25 in | 846 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 1.029 in | 26.1 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.9 in | 22.9 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.811 in | 20.6 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.72 in | 18.3 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.6 in | 15.2 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 360-page book?
A 360-page paperback is about 0.811 in (20.6 mm) thick on white paper and 0.9 in on cream — 180 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 360-page book?
180 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 360-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.