Book thickness
How thick is a 220-page book?
A 220-page paperback is about 0.495 in (12.6 mm) thick on white paper and 0.55 in on cream — 110 sheets of paper.
0.495 inwhite paper12.6 mm
0.55 incream paper
110sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.4954 in | 12.58 mm | 1.26 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.55 in | 13.97 mm | 1.4 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.4954 in | 12.58 mm | 1.26 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.5163 in | 13.12 mm | 1.31 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.745 x 8.25 in | 226 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 10.865 x 8.06 in | 224 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.245 x 8.25 in | 238 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.745 x 8.75 in | 265 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.745 x 9.25 in | 306 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.025 x 9.46 in | 320 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.125 x 9.86 in | 364 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.745 x 10.25 in | 396 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.745 x 9.5 in | 392 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.745 x 10.25 in | 452 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.745 x 8.75 in | 409 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.745 x 11.25 in | 529 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.629 in | 16 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.55 in | 14 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.495 in | 12.6 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.44 in | 11.2 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.367 in | 9.3 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 220-page book?
A 220-page paperback is about 0.495 in (12.6 mm) thick on white paper and 0.55 in on cream — 110 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 220-page book?
110 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 220-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.