Book thickness
How thick is a 700-page book?
A 700-page paperback is about 1.576 in (40 mm) thick on white paper and 1.75 in on cream — 350 sheets of paper.
1.576 inwhite paper40 mm
1.75 incream paper
350sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 1.5764 in | 40.04 mm | 4 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 1.75 in | 44.45 mm | 4.45 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 1.5764 in | 40.04 mm | 4 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 1.6429 in | 41.73 mm | 4.17 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 11.826 x 8.25 in | 692 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.946 x 8.06 in | 684 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 12.326 x 8.25 in | 727 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 12.826 x 8.75 in | 809 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 13.826 x 9.25 in | 934 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 14.106 x 9.46 in | 978 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 15.206 x 9.86 in | 1,112 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 15.826 x 10.25 in | 1,211 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 16.826 x 9.5 in | 1,200 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 17.826 x 10.25 in | 1,383 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 18.826 x 8.75 in | 1,249 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 18.826 x 11.25 in | 1,616 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 2 in | 50.8 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 1.75 in | 44.5 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 1.577 in | 40 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 1.4 in | 35.6 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 1.167 in | 29.6 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 700-page book?
A 700-page paperback is about 1.576 in (40 mm) thick on white paper and 1.75 in on cream — 350 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 700-page book?
350 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 700-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.