Book thickness
How thick is a 260-page book?
A 260-page paperback is about 0.586 in (14.9 mm) thick on white paper and 0.65 in on cream — 130 sheets of paper.
0.586 inwhite paper14.9 mm
0.65 incream paper
130sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.5855 in | 14.87 mm | 1.49 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.65 in | 16.51 mm | 1.65 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.5855 in | 14.87 mm | 1.49 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.6102 in | 15.5 mm | 1.55 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.836 x 8.25 in | 265 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 10.956 x 8.06 in | 262 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.336 x 8.25 in | 278 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.836 x 8.75 in | 310 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.836 x 9.25 in | 358 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.116 x 9.46 in | 375 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.216 x 9.86 in | 426 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.836 x 10.25 in | 464 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.836 x 9.5 in | 460 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.836 x 10.25 in | 530 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.836 x 8.75 in | 479 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.836 x 11.25 in | 619 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.743 in | 18.9 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.65 in | 16.5 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.586 in | 14.9 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.52 in | 13.2 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.433 in | 11 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 260-page book?
A 260-page paperback is about 0.586 in (14.9 mm) thick on white paper and 0.65 in on cream — 130 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 260-page book?
130 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 260-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.