Book thickness
How thick is a 410-page book?
A 410-page paperback is about 0.923 in (23.5 mm) thick on white paper and 1.025 in on cream — 205 sheets of paper.
0.923 inwhite paper23.5 mm
1.025 incream paper
205sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.9233 in | 23.45 mm | 2.35 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 1.025 in | 26.04 mm | 2.6 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.9233 in | 23.45 mm | 2.35 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.9623 in | 24.44 mm | 2.44 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 11.173 x 8.25 in | 411 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.293 x 8.06 in | 406 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.673 x 8.25 in | 431 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 12.173 x 8.75 in | 480 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 13.173 x 9.25 in | 554 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.453 x 9.46 in | 581 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.553 x 9.86 in | 660 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 15.173 x 10.25 in | 718 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 16.173 x 9.5 in | 712 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 17.173 x 10.25 in | 821 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 18.173 x 8.75 in | 741 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 18.173 x 11.25 in | 959 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 1.171 in | 29.8 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 1.025 in | 26 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.923 in | 23.5 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.82 in | 20.8 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.683 in | 17.4 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 410-page book?
A 410-page paperback is about 0.923 in (23.5 mm) thick on white paper and 1.025 in on cream — 205 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 410-page book?
205 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 410-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.