Book thickness
How thick is a 480-page book?
A 480-page paperback is about 1.081 in (27.5 mm) thick on white paper and 1.2 in on cream — 240 sheets of paper.
1.081 inwhite paper27.5 mm
1.2 incream paper
240sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 1.081 in | 27.46 mm | 2.75 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 1.2 in | 30.48 mm | 3.05 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 1.081 in | 27.46 mm | 2.75 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 1.1266 in | 28.61 mm | 2.86 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 11.331 x 8.25 in | 479 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.451 x 8.06 in | 473 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.831 x 8.25 in | 503 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 12.331 x 8.75 in | 559 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 13.331 x 9.25 in | 646 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.611 x 9.46 in | 677 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.711 x 9.86 in | 769 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 15.331 x 10.25 in | 837 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 16.331 x 9.5 in | 830 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 17.331 x 10.25 in | 957 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 18.331 x 8.75 in | 864 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 18.331 x 11.25 in | 1,118 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 1.371 in | 34.8 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 1.2 in | 30.5 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 1.081 in | 27.5 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.96 in | 24.4 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.8 in | 20.3 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 480-page book?
A 480-page paperback is about 1.081 in (27.5 mm) thick on white paper and 1.2 in on cream — 240 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 480-page book?
240 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 480-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.