Book thickness
How thick is a 80-page book?
A 80-page paperback is about 0.18 in (4.6 mm) thick on white paper and 0.2 in on cream — 40 sheets of paper.
0.18 inwhite paper4.6 mm
0.2 incream paper
40sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.1802 in | 4.58 mm | 0.46 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.2 in | 5.08 mm | 0.51 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.1802 in | 4.58 mm | 0.46 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.1878 in | 4.77 mm | 0.48 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.43 x 8.25 in | 91 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 10.55 x 8.06 in | 89 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 10.93 x 8.25 in | 95 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.43 x 8.75 in | 106 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.43 x 9.25 in | 122 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 12.71 x 9.46 in | 128 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 13.81 x 9.86 in | 145 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.43 x 10.25 in | 158 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.43 x 9.5 in | 157 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.43 x 10.25 in | 181 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.43 x 8.75 in | 163 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.43 x 11.25 in | 211 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.229 in | 5.8 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.2 in | 5.1 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.18 in | 4.6 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.16 in | 4.1 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.133 in | 3.4 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 80-page book?
A 80-page paperback is about 0.18 in (4.6 mm) thick on white paper and 0.2 in on cream — 40 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 80-page book?
40 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 80-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.