Book thickness
How thick is a 280-page book?
A 280-page paperback is about 0.631 in (16 mm) thick on white paper and 0.7 in on cream — 140 sheets of paper.
0.631 inwhite paper16 mm
0.7 incream paper
140sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.6306 in | 16.02 mm | 1.6 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.7 in | 17.78 mm | 1.78 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.6306 in | 16.02 mm | 1.6 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.6572 in | 16.69 mm | 1.67 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.881 x 8.25 in | 285 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.001 x 8.06 in | 281 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.381 x 8.25 in | 299 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.881 x 8.75 in | 333 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.881 x 9.25 in | 384 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.161 x 9.46 in | 402 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.261 x 9.86 in | 457 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.881 x 10.25 in | 498 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.881 x 9.5 in | 493 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.881 x 10.25 in | 569 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.881 x 8.75 in | 514 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.881 x 11.25 in | 665 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.8 in | 20.3 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.7 in | 17.8 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.631 in | 16 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.56 in | 14.2 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.467 in | 11.9 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 280-page book?
A 280-page paperback is about 0.631 in (16 mm) thick on white paper and 0.7 in on cream — 140 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 280-page book?
140 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 280-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.