Book thickness
How thick is a 540-page book?
A 540-page paperback is about 1.216 in (30.9 mm) thick on white paper and 1.35 in on cream — 270 sheets of paper.
1.216 inwhite paper30.9 mm
1.35 incream paper
270sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 1.2161 in | 30.89 mm | 3.09 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 1.35 in | 34.29 mm | 3.43 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 1.2161 in | 30.89 mm | 3.09 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 1.2674 in | 32.19 mm | 3.22 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 11.466 x 8.25 in | 537 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.586 x 8.06 in | 531 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.966 x 8.25 in | 564 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 12.466 x 8.75 in | 628 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 13.466 x 9.25 in | 725 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.746 x 9.46 in | 759 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.846 x 9.86 in | 863 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 15.466 x 10.25 in | 939 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 16.466 x 9.5 in | 931 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 17.466 x 10.25 in | 1,073 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 18.466 x 8.75 in | 969 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 18.466 x 11.25 in | 1,254 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 1.543 in | 39.2 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 1.35 in | 34.3 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 1.216 in | 30.9 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 1.08 in | 27.4 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.9 in | 22.9 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 540-page book?
A 540-page paperback is about 1.216 in (30.9 mm) thick on white paper and 1.35 in on cream — 270 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 540-page book?
270 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 540-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.