Book thickness
How thick is a 140-page book?
A 140-page paperback is about 0.315 in (8 mm) thick on white paper and 0.35 in on cream — 70 sheets of paper.
0.315 inwhite paper8 mm
0.35 incream paper
70sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.3153 in | 8.01 mm | 0.8 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.35 in | 8.89 mm | 0.89 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.3153 in | 8.01 mm | 0.8 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.3286 in | 8.35 mm | 0.83 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.565 x 8.25 in | 149 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 10.685 x 8.06 in | 147 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.065 x 8.25 in | 156 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.565 x 8.75 in | 174 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.565 x 9.25 in | 201 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 12.845 x 9.46 in | 210 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 13.945 x 9.86 in | 239 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.565 x 10.25 in | 260 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.565 x 9.5 in | 258 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.565 x 10.25 in | 297 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.565 x 8.75 in | 268 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.565 x 11.25 in | 347 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.4 in | 10.2 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.35 in | 8.9 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.315 in | 8 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.28 in | 7.1 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.233 in | 5.9 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 140-page book?
A 140-page paperback is about 0.315 in (8 mm) thick on white paper and 0.35 in on cream — 70 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 140-page book?
70 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 140-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.