8 x 10 in · 720 pages
720-page 8 x 10 in book: spine width & cover size
A 720-page 8 x 10 in paperback has a spine of 1.6214 in (41.18 mm) on white paper or 1.8 in on cream. Full cover with bleed: 17.871 x 10.25 in.
1.621 inSpine, white paper41.18 mm
1.8 inSpine, cream paper45.72 mm
17.87 x 10.25Full cover, inchesincl. bleed
1,422 gEstimated weight50.2 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 | 1.6214 in | 41.18 mm | 17.871 x 10.25 in | 453.9 x 260.4 mm | 5,361 x 3,075 px |
| Cream paper, black ink | 1.8 in | 45.72 mm | 18.05 x 10.25 in | 458.5 x 260.4 mm | 5,415 x 3,075 px |
| Standard color (white) | 1.6214 in | 41.18 mm | 17.871 x 10.25 in | 453.9 x 260.4 mm | 5,361 x 3,075 px |
| Premium color (white) | 1.6898 in | 42.92 mm | 17.94 x 10.25 in | 455.7 x 260.4 mm | 5,382 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) | 2.0571 in | 52.25 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 1.8 in | 45.72 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 1.6216 in | 41.19 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 1.44 in | 36.58 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 1.2 in | 30.48 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 17.871 x 10.25 in — or 5,361 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 9.746 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 660 pages | 1.4863 in | 1.65 in | 17.736 x 10.25 in |
| 680 pages | 1.5314 in | 1.7 in | 17.781 x 10.25 in |
| 700 pages | 1.5764 in | 1.75 in | 17.826 x 10.25 in |
| 740 pages | 1.6665 in | 1.85 in | 17.916 x 10.25 in |
| 760 pages | 1.7115 in | 1.9 in | 17.962 x 10.25 in |
| 780 pages | 1.7566 in | 1.95 in | 18.007 x 10.25 in |
720 pages in other trim sizes
| Trim | Spine (white) | Full cover (white) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 1.6214 in | 11.871 x 8.25 in |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 1.6214 in | 11.991 x 8.06 in |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 1.6214 in | 12.371 x 8.25 in |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 1.6214 in | 12.871 x 8.75 in |
| 6 x 9 in | 1.6214 in | 13.871 x 9.25 in |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 1.6214 in | 14.151 x 9.46 in |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 1.6214 in | 15.251 x 9.86 in |
| 7 x 10 in | 1.6214 in | 15.871 x 10.25 in |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 1.6214 in | 16.871 x 9.5 in |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 1.6214 in | 18.871 x 8.75 in |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 1.6214 in | 18.871 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 720-page 8 x 10 in book?
On white paper it is 1.6214 in (41.18 mm); on cream paper 1.8 in (45.72 mm), using KDP's per-page factors.
What size should the full cover be?
For white paper: 17.871 x 10.25 in (453.9 x 260.4 mm) including 0.125 in bleed on every side. For cream paper: 18.05 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 720-page 8 x 10 in paperback?
About 1,422 g (50.2 oz) on white paper with a standard cover — useful for estimating postage.