Book thickness
How thick is a 490-page book?
A 490-page paperback is about 1.103 in (28 mm) thick on white paper and 1.225 in on cream — 245 sheets of paper.
1.103 inwhite paper28 mm
1.225 incream paper
245sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 1.1035 in | 28.03 mm | 2.8 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 1.225 in | 31.12 mm | 3.11 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 1.1035 in | 28.03 mm | 2.8 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 1.15 in | 29.21 mm | 2.92 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 11.353 x 8.25 in | 489 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.473 x 8.06 in | 483 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.853 x 8.25 in | 513 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 12.353 x 8.75 in | 571 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 13.353 x 9.25 in | 659 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.633 x 9.46 in | 690 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.733 x 9.86 in | 785 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 15.353 x 10.25 in | 854 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 16.353 x 9.5 in | 846 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 17.353 x 10.25 in | 976 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 18.353 x 8.75 in | 881 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 18.353 x 11.25 in | 1,141 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 1.4 in | 35.6 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 1.225 in | 31.1 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 1.104 in | 28 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 0.98 in | 24.9 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.817 in | 20.7 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 490-page book?
A 490-page paperback is about 1.103 in (28 mm) thick on white paper and 1.225 in on cream — 245 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 490-page book?
245 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 490-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.