5.25 x 8 in · 560 pages
560-page 5.25 x 8 in book: spine width & cover size
A 560-page 5.25 x 8 in paperback has a spine of 1.2611 in (32.03 mm) on white paper or 1.4 in on cream. Full cover with bleed: 12.011 x 8.25 in.
1.261 inSpine, white paper32.03 mm
1.4 inSpine, cream paper35.56 mm
12.01 x 8.25Full cover, inchesincl. bleed
584 gEstimated weight20.6 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 | 1.2611 in | 32.03 mm | 12.011 x 8.25 in | 305.1 x 209.6 mm | 3,603 x 2,475 px |
| Cream paper, black ink | 1.4 in | 35.56 mm | 12.15 x 8.25 in | 308.6 x 209.6 mm | 3,645 x 2,475 px |
| Standard color (white) | 1.2611 in | 32.03 mm | 12.011 x 8.25 in | 305.1 x 209.6 mm | 3,603 x 2,475 px |
| Premium color (white) | 1.3143 in | 33.38 mm | 12.064 x 8.25 in | 306.4 x 209.6 mm | 3,619 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) | 1.6 in | 40.64 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 1.4 in | 35.56 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 1.2613 in | 32.04 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 1.12 in | 28.45 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.9333 in | 23.71 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 12.011 x 8.25 in — or 3,603 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 6.636 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
560 pages in other trim sizes
| Trim | Spine (white) | Full cover (white) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 1.2611 in | 11.511 x 8.25 in |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 1.2611 in | 11.631 x 8.06 in |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 1.2611 in | 12.511 x 8.75 in |
| 6 x 9 in | 1.2611 in | 13.511 x 9.25 in |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 1.2611 in | 13.791 x 9.46 in |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 1.2611 in | 14.891 x 9.86 in |
| 7 x 10 in | 1.2611 in | 15.511 x 10.25 in |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 1.2611 in | 16.511 x 9.5 in |
| 8 x 10 in | 1.2611 in | 17.511 x 10.25 in |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 1.2611 in | 18.511 x 8.75 in |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 1.2611 in | 18.511 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 560-page 5.25 x 8 in book?
On white paper it is 1.2611 in (32.03 mm); on cream paper 1.4 in (35.56 mm), using KDP's per-page factors.
What size should the full cover be?
For white paper: 12.011 x 8.25 in (305.1 x 209.6 mm) including 0.125 in bleed on every side. For cream paper: 12.15 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 560-page 5.25 x 8 in paperback?
About 584 g (20.6 oz) on white paper with a standard cover — useful for estimating postage.