Book thickness
How thick is a 520-page book?
A 520-page paperback is about 1.171 in (29.7 mm) thick on white paper and 1.3 in on cream — 260 sheets of paper.
1.171 inwhite paper29.7 mm
1.3 incream paper
260sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 1.171 in | 29.74 mm | 2.97 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 1.3 in | 33.02 mm | 3.3 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 1.171 in | 29.74 mm | 2.97 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 1.2204 in | 31 mm | 3.1 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 11.421 x 8.25 in | 518 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.541 x 8.06 in | 511 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 11.921 x 8.25 in | 543 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 12.421 x 8.75 in | 605 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 13.421 x 9.25 in | 698 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.701 x 9.46 in | 731 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.801 x 9.86 in | 831 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 15.421 x 10.25 in | 905 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 16.421 x 9.5 in | 897 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 17.421 x 10.25 in | 1,034 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 18.421 x 8.75 in | 934 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 18.421 x 11.25 in | 1,209 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 1.486 in | 37.7 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 1.3 in | 33 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 1.171 in | 29.7 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 1.04 in | 26.4 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.867 in | 22 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 520-page book?
A 520-page paperback is about 1.171 in (29.7 mm) thick on white paper and 1.3 in on cream — 260 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 520-page book?
260 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 520-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.