Book thickness
How thick is a 560-page book?
A 560-page paperback is about 1.261 in (32 mm) thick on white paper and 1.4 in on cream — 280 sheets of paper.
1.261 inwhite paper32 mm
1.4 incream paper
280sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 1.2611 in | 32.03 mm | 3.2 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 1.4 in | 35.56 mm | 3.56 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 1.2611 in | 32.03 mm | 3.2 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 1.3143 in | 33.38 mm | 3.34 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 11.511 x 8.25 in | 556 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.631 x 8.06 in | 550 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 12.011 x 8.25 in | 584 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 12.511 x 8.75 in | 650 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 13.511 x 9.25 in | 751 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.791 x 9.46 in | 786 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.891 x 9.86 in | 894 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 15.511 x 10.25 in | 973 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 16.511 x 9.5 in | 964 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 17.511 x 10.25 in | 1,112 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 18.511 x 8.75 in | 1,004 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 18.511 x 11.25 in | 1,299 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 1.6 in | 40.6 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 1.4 in | 35.6 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 1.261 in | 32 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 1.12 in | 28.4 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.933 in | 23.7 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 560-page book?
A 560-page paperback is about 1.261 in (32 mm) thick on white paper and 1.4 in on cream — 280 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 560-page book?
280 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 560-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.