Book thickness
How thick is a 600-page book?
A 600-page paperback is about 1.351 in (34.3 mm) thick on white paper and 1.5 in on cream — 300 sheets of paper.
1.351 inwhite paper34.3 mm
1.5 incream paper
300sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 1.3512 in | 34.32 mm | 3.43 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 1.5 in | 38.1 mm | 3.81 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 1.3512 in | 34.32 mm | 3.43 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 1.4082 in | 35.77 mm | 3.58 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 11.601 x 8.25 in | 595 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.721 x 8.06 in | 588 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 12.101 x 8.25 in | 625 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 12.601 x 8.75 in | 696 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 13.601 x 9.25 in | 803 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 13.881 x 9.46 in | 841 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 14.981 x 9.86 in | 956 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 15.601 x 10.25 in | 1,041 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 16.601 x 9.5 in | 1,031 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 17.601 x 10.25 in | 1,189 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 18.601 x 8.75 in | 1,074 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 18.601 x 11.25 in | 1,390 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 1.714 in | 43.5 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 1.5 in | 38.1 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 1.351 in | 34.3 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 1.2 in | 30.5 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 1 in | 25.4 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 600-page book?
A 600-page paperback is about 1.351 in (34.3 mm) thick on white paper and 1.5 in on cream — 300 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 600-page book?
300 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 600-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.