5.25 x 8 in · 200 pages
200-page 5.25 x 8 in book: spine width & cover size
A 200-page 5.25 x 8 in paperback has a spine of 0.4504 in (11.44 mm) on white paper or 0.5 in on cream. Full cover with bleed: 11.2 x 8.25 in.
0.45 inSpine, white paper11.44 mm
0.5 inSpine, cream paper12.7 mm
11.2 x 8.25Full cover, inchesincl. bleed
217 gEstimated weight7.7 oz
Cover template (white paper)
Spine and cover by paper type
| Paper | Spine | Spine (mm) | Full cover (in) | Full cover (mm) | At 300 ppi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.4504 in | 11.44 mm | 11.2 x 8.25 in | 284.5 x 209.6 mm | 3,360 x 2,475 px |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.5 in | 12.7 mm | 11.25 x 8.25 in | 285.8 x 209.6 mm | 3,375 x 2,475 px |
| Standard color (white) | 0.4504 in | 11.44 mm | 11.2 x 8.25 in | 284.5 x 209.6 mm | 3,360 x 2,475 px |
| Premium color (white) | 0.4694 in | 11.92 mm | 11.219 x 8.25 in | 285 x 209.6 mm | 3,366 x 2,475 px |
Per-page factors are those published by KDP; IngramSpark and offset printers use their own paper calipers.
Other printers: spine by paper PPI
| Paper PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.5714 in | 14.51 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.5 in | 12.7 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.4505 in | 11.44 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.4 in | 10.16 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.3333 in | 8.47 mm |
If your printer quotes pages per inch (PPI), spine = pages ÷ PPI. Ask for the exact PPI of your chosen stock.
Designing this cover
- Build the cover canvas at 11.2 x 8.25 in — or 3,360 x 2,475 px at 300 ppi.
- The back cover runs from the left edge to 5.375 in; the spine from 5.375 to 5.825 in; the front cover after that.
- Spine text is allowed — centre it and keep 0.0625 in clear on each side.
- Keep titles and faces at least 0.25 in inside the trim; KDP places the barcode in a 2 x 1.2 in area at the lower right of the back cover.
- Export as a flattened PDF (PDF/X-1a is safest) with fonts embedded.
Nearby page counts
| Pages | Spine (white) | Spine (cream) | Full cover (white) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 pages | 0.3153 in | 0.35 in | 11.065 x 8.25 in |
| 150 pages | 0.3378 in | 0.375 in | 11.088 x 8.25 in |
| 160 pages | 0.3603 in | 0.4 in | 11.11 x 8.25 in |
| 170 pages | 0.3828 in | 0.425 in | 11.133 x 8.25 in |
| 180 pages | 0.4054 in | 0.45 in | 11.155 x 8.25 in |
| 190 pages | 0.4279 in | 0.475 in | 11.178 x 8.25 in |
| 210 pages | 0.4729 in | 0.525 in | 11.223 x 8.25 in |
| 220 pages | 0.4954 in | 0.55 in | 11.245 x 8.25 in |
| 230 pages | 0.518 in | 0.575 in | 11.268 x 8.25 in |
| 240 pages | 0.5405 in | 0.6 in | 11.29 x 8.25 in |
| 250 pages | 0.563 in | 0.625 in | 11.313 x 8.25 in |
| 260 pages | 0.5855 in | 0.65 in | 11.336 x 8.25 in |
200 pages in other trim sizes
| Trim | Spine (white) | Full cover (white) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 0.4504 in | 10.7 x 8.25 in |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 0.4504 in | 10.82 x 8.06 in |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 0.4504 in | 11.7 x 8.75 in |
| 6 x 9 in | 0.4504 in | 12.7 x 9.25 in |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 0.4504 in | 12.98 x 9.46 in |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 0.4504 in | 14.08 x 9.86 in |
| 7 x 10 in | 0.4504 in | 14.7 x 10.25 in |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 0.4504 in | 15.7 x 9.5 in |
| 8 x 10 in | 0.4504 in | 16.7 x 10.25 in |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 0.4504 in | 17.7 x 8.75 in |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 0.4504 in | 17.7 x 11.25 in |
Spine width depends only on page count and paper; the cover width changes with the trim.
Frequently asked questions
How wide is the spine of a 200-page 5.25 x 8 in book?
On white paper it is 0.4504 in (11.44 mm); on cream paper 0.5 in (12.7 mm), using KDP's per-page factors.
What size should the full cover be?
For white paper: 11.2 x 8.25 in (284.5 x 209.6 mm) including 0.125 in bleed on every side. For cream paper: 11.25 x 8.25 in.
Can I put text on the spine?
Yes. KDP allows spine text only for books with more than 79 pages; keep it at least 0.0625 in (1.6 mm) from each spine edge.
How heavy is a 200-page 5.25 x 8 in paperback?
About 217 g (7.7 oz) on white paper with a standard cover — useful for estimating postage.