8 x 10 in · 440 pages
440-page 8 x 10 in book: spine width & cover size
A 440-page 8 x 10 in paperback has a spine of 0.9909 in (25.17 mm) on white paper or 1.1 in on cream. Full cover with bleed: 17.241 x 10.25 in.
0.991 inSpine, white paper25.17 mm
1.1 inSpine, cream paper27.94 mm
17.24 x 10.25Full cover, inchesincl. bleed
879 gEstimated weight31 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 | 0.9909 in | 25.17 mm | 17.241 x 10.25 in | 437.9 x 260.4 mm | 5,172 x 3,075 px |
| Cream paper, black ink | 1.1 in | 27.94 mm | 17.35 x 10.25 in | 440.7 x 260.4 mm | 5,205 x 3,075 px |
| Standard color (white) | 0.9909 in | 25.17 mm | 17.241 x 10.25 in | 437.9 x 260.4 mm | 5,172 x 3,075 px |
| Premium color (white) | 1.0327 in | 26.23 mm | 17.283 x 10.25 in | 439 x 260.4 mm | 5,185 x 3,075 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) | 1.2571 in | 31.93 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 1.1 in | 27.94 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.991 in | 25.17 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.88 in | 22.35 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.7333 in | 18.63 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 17.241 x 10.25 in — or 5,172 x 3,075 px at 300 ppi.
- The back cover runs from the left edge to 8.125 in; the spine from 8.125 to 9.116 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
| Pages | Spine (white) | Spine (cream) | Full cover (white) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 380 pages | 0.8558 in | 0.95 in | 17.106 x 10.25 in |
| 390 pages | 0.8783 in | 0.975 in | 17.128 x 10.25 in |
| 400 pages | 0.9008 in | 1 in | 17.151 x 10.25 in |
| 410 pages | 0.9233 in | 1.025 in | 17.173 x 10.25 in |
| 420 pages | 0.9458 in | 1.05 in | 17.196 x 10.25 in |
| 430 pages | 0.9684 in | 1.075 in | 17.218 x 10.25 in |
| 450 pages | 1.0134 in | 1.125 in | 17.263 x 10.25 in |
| 460 pages | 1.0359 in | 1.15 in | 17.286 x 10.25 in |
| 470 pages | 1.0584 in | 1.175 in | 17.308 x 10.25 in |
| 480 pages | 1.081 in | 1.2 in | 17.331 x 10.25 in |
| 490 pages | 1.1035 in | 1.225 in | 17.353 x 10.25 in |
| 500 pages | 1.126 in | 1.25 in | 17.376 x 10.25 in |
440 pages in other trim sizes
| Trim | Spine (white) | Full cover (white) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 0.9909 in | 11.241 x 8.25 in |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 0.9909 in | 11.361 x 8.06 in |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 0.9909 in | 11.741 x 8.25 in |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 0.9909 in | 12.241 x 8.75 in |
| 6 x 9 in | 0.9909 in | 13.241 x 9.25 in |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 0.9909 in | 13.521 x 9.46 in |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 0.9909 in | 14.621 x 9.86 in |
| 7 x 10 in | 0.9909 in | 15.241 x 10.25 in |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 0.9909 in | 16.241 x 9.5 in |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 0.9909 in | 18.241 x 8.75 in |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 0.9909 in | 18.241 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 440-page 8 x 10 in book?
On white paper it is 0.9909 in (25.17 mm); on cream paper 1.1 in (27.94 mm), using KDP's per-page factors.
What size should the full cover be?
For white paper: 17.241 x 10.25 in (437.9 x 260.4 mm) including 0.125 in bleed on every side. For cream paper: 17.35 x 10.25 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 440-page 8 x 10 in paperback?
About 879 g (31 oz) on white paper with a standard cover — useful for estimating postage.