Book thickness
How thick is a 470-page book?
A 470-page paperback is about 1.058 in (26.9 mm) thick on white paper and 1.175 in on cream — 235 sheets of paper.
1.058 inwhite paper26.9 mm
1.175 incream paper
235sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 1.0584 in | 26.88 mm | 2.69 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 1.175 in | 29.85 mm | 2.98 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 1.0584 in | 26.88 mm | 2.69 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 1.1031 in | 28.02 mm | 2.8 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 11.308 x 8.25 in | 469 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.428 x 8.06 in | 463 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.808 x 8.25 in | 492 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 12.308 x 8.75 in | 548 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 13.308 x 9.25 in | 633 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.588 x 9.46 in | 663 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.688 x 9.86 in | 753 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 15.308 x 10.25 in | 820 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 16.308 x 9.5 in | 813 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 17.308 x 10.25 in | 937 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 18.308 x 8.75 in | 846 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 18.308 x 11.25 in | 1,095 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 1.343 in | 34.1 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 1.175 in | 29.8 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 1.059 in | 26.9 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.94 in | 23.9 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.783 in | 19.9 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 470-page book?
A 470-page paperback is about 1.058 in (26.9 mm) thick on white paper and 1.175 in on cream — 235 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 470-page book?
235 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 470-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.