Book thickness
How thick is a 24-page book?
A 24-page paperback is about 0.054 in (1.4 mm) thick on white paper and 0.06 in on cream — 12 sheets of paper.
0.054 inwhite paper1.4 mm
0.06 incream paper
12sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.054 in | 1.37 mm | 0.14 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.06 in | 1.52 mm | 0.15 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.054 in | 1.37 mm | 0.14 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.0563 in | 1.43 mm | 0.14 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.304 x 8.25 in | 36 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 10.424 x 8.06 in | 36 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 10.804 x 8.25 in | 38 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.304 x 8.75 in | 42 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.304 x 9.25 in | 49 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 12.584 x 9.46 in | 51 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 13.684 x 9.86 in | 58 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.304 x 10.25 in | 63 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.304 x 9.5 in | 63 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.304 x 10.25 in | 72 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.304 x 8.75 in | 65 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.304 x 11.25 in | 85 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.069 in | 1.7 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.06 in | 1.5 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.054 in | 1.4 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.048 in | 1.2 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.04 in | 1 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 24-page book?
A 24-page paperback is about 0.054 in (1.4 mm) thick on white paper and 0.06 in on cream — 12 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 24-page book?
12 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 24-page book have text on the spine?
Not on KDP, which requires more than 79 pages for spine text.