Book thickness
How thick is a 390-page book?
A 390-page paperback is about 0.878 in (22.3 mm) thick on white paper and 0.975 in on cream — 195 sheets of paper.
0.878 inwhite paper22.3 mm
0.975 incream paper
195sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.8783 in | 22.31 mm | 2.23 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 0.975 in | 24.77 mm | 2.48 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.8783 in | 22.31 mm | 2.23 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 0.9153 in | 23.25 mm | 2.32 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 11.128 x 8.25 in | 391 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.248 x 8.06 in | 387 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.628 x 8.25 in | 411 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 12.128 x 8.75 in | 457 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 13.128 x 9.25 in | 528 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.408 x 9.46 in | 553 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.508 x 9.86 in | 629 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 15.128 x 10.25 in | 684 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 16.128 x 9.5 in | 678 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 17.128 x 10.25 in | 782 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 18.128 x 8.75 in | 706 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 18.128 x 11.25 in | 914 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 1.114 in | 28.3 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 0.975 in | 24.8 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.878 in | 22.3 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.78 in | 19.8 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.65 in | 16.5 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 390-page book?
A 390-page paperback is about 0.878 in (22.3 mm) thick on white paper and 0.975 in on cream — 195 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 390-page book?
195 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 390-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.