Book thickness
How thick is a 32-page book?
A 32-page paperback is about 0.072 in (1.8 mm) thick on white paper and 0.08 in on cream — 16 sheets of paper.
0.072 inwhite paper1.8 mm
0.08 incream paper
16sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.0721 in | 1.83 mm | 0.18 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.08 in | 2.03 mm | 0.2 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.0721 in | 1.83 mm | 0.18 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.0751 in | 1.91 mm | 0.19 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 10.322 x 8.25 in | 44 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 10.442 x 8.06 in | 43 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 10.822 x 8.25 in | 46 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 11.322 x 8.75 in | 51 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 12.322 x 9.25 in | 59 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 12.602 x 9.46 in | 62 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 13.702 x 9.86 in | 71 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 14.322 x 10.25 in | 77 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 15.322 x 9.5 in | 76 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 16.322 x 10.25 in | 88 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 17.322 x 8.75 in | 79 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 17.322 x 11.25 in | 103 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 0.091 in | 2.3 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.08 in | 2 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.072 in | 1.8 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.064 in | 1.6 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.053 in | 1.4 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 32-page book?
A 32-page paperback is about 0.072 in (1.8 mm) thick on white paper and 0.08 in on cream — 16 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 32-page book?
16 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 32-page book have text on the spine?
Not on KDP, which requires more than 79 pages for spine text.