Book thickness
How thick is a 580-page book?
A 580-page paperback is about 1.306 in (33.2 mm) thick on white paper and 1.45 in on cream — 290 sheets of paper.
1.306 inwhite paper33.2 mm
1.45 incream paper
290sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 1.3062 in | 33.18 mm | 3.32 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 1.45 in | 36.83 mm | 3.68 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 1.3062 in | 33.18 mm | 3.32 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 1.3613 in | 34.58 mm | 3.46 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 11.556 x 8.25 in | 576 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.676 x 8.06 in | 569 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 12.056 x 8.25 in | 605 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 12.556 x 8.75 in | 673 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 13.556 x 9.25 in | 777 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.836 x 9.46 in | 814 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.936 x 9.86 in | 925 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 15.556 x 10.25 in | 1,007 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 16.556 x 9.5 in | 998 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 17.556 x 10.25 in | 1,150 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 18.556 x 8.75 in | 1,039 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 18.556 x 11.25 in | 1,344 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 1.657 in | 42.1 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 1.45 in | 36.8 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 1.306 in | 33.2 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 1.16 in | 29.5 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 0.967 in | 24.6 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 580-page book?
A 580-page paperback is about 1.306 in (33.2 mm) thick on white paper and 1.45 in on cream — 290 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 580-page book?
290 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 580-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.