Book thickness
How thick is a 48-page book?
A 48-page paperback is about 0.108 in (2.7 mm) thick on white paper and 0.12 in on cream — 24 sheets of paper.
0.108 inwhite paper2.7 mm
0.12 incream paper
24sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.1081 in | 2.75 mm | 0.27 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.12 in | 3.05 mm | 0.3 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.1081 in | 2.75 mm | 0.27 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.1127 in | 2.86 mm | 0.29 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.358 x 8.25 in | 59 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 10.478 x 8.06 in | 59 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 10.858 x 8.25 in | 62 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.358 x 8.75 in | 70 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.358 x 9.25 in | 80 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 12.638 x 9.46 in | 84 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 13.738 x 9.86 in | 96 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.358 x 10.25 in | 104 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.358 x 9.5 in | 103 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.358 x 10.25 in | 119 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.358 x 8.75 in | 107 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.358 x 11.25 in | 139 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.137 in | 3.5 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.12 in | 3 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.108 in | 2.7 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.096 in | 2.4 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.08 in | 2 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 48-page book?
A 48-page paperback is about 0.108 in (2.7 mm) thick on white paper and 0.12 in on cream — 24 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 48-page book?
24 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 48-page book have text on the spine?
Not on KDP, which requires more than 79 pages for spine text.