Book thickness
How thick is a 110-page book?
A 110-page paperback is about 0.248 in (6.3 mm) thick on white paper and 0.275 in on cream — 55 sheets of paper.
0.248 inwhite paper6.3 mm
0.275 incream paper
55sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.2477 in | 6.29 mm | 0.63 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.275 in | 6.99 mm | 0.7 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.2477 in | 6.29 mm | 0.63 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.2582 in | 6.56 mm | 0.66 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.498 x 8.25 in | 120 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 10.618 x 8.06 in | 118 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 10.998 x 8.25 in | 126 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.498 x 8.75 in | 140 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.498 x 9.25 in | 161 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 12.778 x 9.46 in | 169 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 13.878 x 9.86 in | 192 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.498 x 10.25 in | 209 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.498 x 9.5 in | 207 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.498 x 10.25 in | 239 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.498 x 8.75 in | 216 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.498 x 11.25 in | 279 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.314 in | 8 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.275 in | 7 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.248 in | 6.3 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.22 in | 5.6 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.183 in | 4.7 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 110-page book?
A 110-page paperback is about 0.248 in (6.3 mm) thick on white paper and 0.275 in on cream — 55 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 110-page book?
55 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 110-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.