Book thickness
How thick is a 440-page book?
A 440-page paperback is about 0.991 in (25.2 mm) thick on white paper and 1.1 in on cream — 220 sheets of paper.
0.991 inwhite paper25.2 mm
1.1 incream paper
220sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 0.9909 in | 25.17 mm | 2.52 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 1.1 in | 27.94 mm | 2.79 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 0.9909 in | 25.17 mm | 2.52 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 1.0327 in | 26.23 mm | 2.62 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 11.241 x 8.25 in | 440 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.361 x 8.06 in | 435 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.741 x 8.25 in | 462 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 12.241 x 8.75 in | 514 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 13.241 x 9.25 in | 594 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.521 x 9.46 in | 622 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.621 x 9.86 in | 707 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 15.241 x 10.25 in | 769 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 16.241 x 9.5 in | 762 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 17.241 x 10.25 in | 879 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 18.241 x 8.75 in | 794 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 18.241 x 11.25 in | 1,027 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 1.257 in | 31.9 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 1.1 in | 27.9 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 0.991 in | 25.2 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.88 in | 22.4 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.733 in | 18.6 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 440-page book?
A 440-page paperback is about 0.991 in (25.2 mm) thick on white paper and 1.1 in on cream — 220 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 440-page book?
220 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 440-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.