Book thickness
How thick is a 120-page book?
A 120-page paperback is about 0.27 in (6.9 mm) thick on white paper and 0.3 in on cream — 60 sheets of paper.
0.27 inwhite paper6.9 mm
0.3 incream paper
60sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.2702 in | 6.86 mm | 0.69 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.3 in | 7.62 mm | 0.76 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.2702 in | 6.86 mm | 0.69 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.2816 in | 7.15 mm | 0.72 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.52 x 8.25 in | 129 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 10.64 x 8.06 in | 128 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.02 x 8.25 in | 136 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.52 x 8.75 in | 151 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.52 x 9.25 in | 175 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 12.8 x 9.46 in | 183 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 13.9 x 9.86 in | 208 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.52 x 10.25 in | 226 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.52 x 9.5 in | 224 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.52 x 10.25 in | 258 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.52 x 8.75 in | 233 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.52 x 11.25 in | 302 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.343 in | 8.7 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.3 in | 7.6 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.27 in | 6.9 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.24 in | 6.1 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.2 in | 5.1 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 120-page book?
A 120-page paperback is about 0.27 in (6.9 mm) thick on white paper and 0.3 in on cream — 60 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 120-page book?
60 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 120-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.