Book thickness
How thick is a 660-page book?
A 660-page paperback is about 1.486 in (37.8 mm) thick on white paper and 1.65 in on cream — 330 sheets of paper.
1.486 inwhite paper37.8 mm
1.65 incream paper
330sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 1.4863 in | 37.75 mm | 3.78 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 1.65 in | 41.91 mm | 4.19 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 1.4863 in | 37.75 mm | 3.78 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 1.549 in | 39.35 mm | 3.93 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 11.736 x 8.25 in | 654 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.856 x 8.06 in | 646 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 12.236 x 8.25 in | 686 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 12.736 x 8.75 in | 764 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 13.736 x 9.25 in | 882 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 14.016 x 9.46 in | 923 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 15.116 x 9.86 in | 1,050 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 15.736 x 10.25 in | 1,143 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 16.736 x 9.5 in | 1,132 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 17.736 x 10.25 in | 1,306 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 18.736 x 8.75 in | 1,179 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 18.736 x 11.25 in | 1,526 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 1.886 in | 47.9 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 1.65 in | 41.9 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 1.486 in | 37.8 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 1.32 in | 33.5 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 1.1 in | 27.9 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 660-page book?
A 660-page paperback is about 1.486 in (37.8 mm) thick on white paper and 1.65 in on cream — 330 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 660-page book?
330 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 660-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.