Book thickness
How thick is a 370-page book?
A 370-page paperback is about 0.833 in (21.2 mm) thick on white paper and 0.925 in on cream — 185 sheets of paper.
0.833 inwhite paper21.2 mm
0.925 incream paper
185sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.8332 in | 21.16 mm | 2.12 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.925 in | 23.5 mm | 2.35 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.8332 in | 21.16 mm | 2.12 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.8684 in | 22.06 mm | 2.21 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 11.083 x 8.25 in | 372 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.203 x 8.06 in | 368 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.583 x 8.25 in | 391 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 12.083 x 8.75 in | 435 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 13.083 x 9.25 in | 502 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.363 x 9.46 in | 526 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.463 x 9.86 in | 598 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 15.083 x 10.25 in | 651 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 16.083 x 9.5 in | 645 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 17.083 x 10.25 in | 743 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 18.083 x 8.75 in | 671 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 18.083 x 11.25 in | 869 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 1.057 in | 26.9 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.925 in | 23.5 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.833 in | 21.2 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.74 in | 18.8 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.617 in | 15.7 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 370-page book?
A 370-page paperback is about 0.833 in (21.2 mm) thick on white paper and 0.925 in on cream — 185 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 370-page book?
185 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 370-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.