Book thickness
How thick is a 680-page book?
A 680-page paperback is about 1.531 in (38.9 mm) thick on white paper and 1.7 in on cream — 340 sheets of paper.
1.531 inwhite paper38.9 mm
1.7 incream paper
340sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 1.5314 in | 38.9 mm | 3.89 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 1.7 in | 43.18 mm | 4.32 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 1.5314 in | 38.9 mm | 3.89 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 1.596 in | 40.54 mm | 4.05 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 11.781 x 8.25 in | 673 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.901 x 8.06 in | 665 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 12.281 x 8.25 in | 706 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 12.781 x 8.75 in | 786 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 13.781 x 9.25 in | 908 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 14.061 x 9.46 in | 951 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 15.161 x 9.86 in | 1,081 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 15.781 x 10.25 in | 1,177 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 16.781 x 9.5 in | 1,166 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 17.781 x 10.25 in | 1,344 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 18.781 x 8.75 in | 1,214 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 18.781 x 11.25 in | 1,571 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 1.943 in | 49.3 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 1.7 in | 43.2 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 1.532 in | 38.9 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 1.36 in | 34.5 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 1.133 in | 28.8 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 680-page book?
A 680-page paperback is about 1.531 in (38.9 mm) thick on white paper and 1.7 in on cream — 340 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 680-page book?
340 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 680-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.