Book thickness
How thick is a 270-page book?
A 270-page paperback is about 0.608 in (15.4 mm) thick on white paper and 0.675 in on cream — 135 sheets of paper.
0.608 inwhite paper15.4 mm
0.675 incream paper
135sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.608 in | 15.44 mm | 1.54 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.675 in | 17.15 mm | 1.71 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.608 in | 15.44 mm | 1.54 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.6337 in | 16.1 mm | 1.61 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.858 x 8.25 in | 275 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 10.978 x 8.06 in | 272 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.358 x 8.25 in | 289 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.858 x 8.75 in | 321 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.858 x 9.25 in | 371 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.138 x 9.46 in | 389 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.238 x 9.86 in | 442 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.858 x 10.25 in | 481 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.858 x 9.5 in | 476 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.858 x 10.25 in | 549 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.858 x 8.75 in | 496 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.858 x 11.25 in | 642 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.771 in | 19.6 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.675 in | 17.1 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.608 in | 15.4 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.54 in | 13.7 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.45 in | 11.4 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 270-page book?
A 270-page paperback is about 0.608 in (15.4 mm) thick on white paper and 0.675 in on cream — 135 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 270-page book?
135 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 270-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.