Book thickness
How thick is a 160-page book?
A 160-page paperback is about 0.36 in (9.2 mm) thick on white paper and 0.4 in on cream — 80 sheets of paper.
0.36 inwhite paper9.2 mm
0.4 incream paper
80sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.3603 in | 9.15 mm | 0.92 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.4 in | 10.16 mm | 1.02 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.3603 in | 9.15 mm | 0.92 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.3755 in | 9.54 mm | 0.95 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.61 x 8.25 in | 168 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 10.73 x 8.06 in | 166 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.11 x 8.25 in | 177 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.61 x 8.75 in | 197 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.61 x 9.25 in | 227 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 12.89 x 9.46 in | 238 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 13.99 x 9.86 in | 270 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.61 x 10.25 in | 294 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.61 x 9.5 in | 291 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.61 x 10.25 in | 336 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.61 x 8.75 in | 303 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.61 x 11.25 in | 393 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.457 in | 11.6 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.4 in | 10.2 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.36 in | 9.2 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.32 in | 8.1 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.267 in | 6.8 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 160-page book?
A 160-page paperback is about 0.36 in (9.2 mm) thick on white paper and 0.4 in on cream — 80 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 160-page book?
80 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 160-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.