Book thickness
How thick is a 720-page book?
A 720-page paperback is about 1.621 in (41.2 mm) thick on white paper and 1.8 in on cream — 360 sheets of paper.
1.621 inwhite paper41.2 mm
1.8 incream paper
360sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 1.6214 in | 41.18 mm | 4.12 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 1.8 in | 45.72 mm | 4.57 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 1.6214 in | 41.18 mm | 4.12 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 1.6898 in | 42.92 mm | 4.29 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 11.871 x 8.25 in | 712 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 11.991 x 8.06 in | 703 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 12.371 x 8.25 in | 747 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 12.871 x 8.75 in | 832 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 13.871 x 9.25 in | 960 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 14.151 x 9.46 in | 1,006 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 15.251 x 9.86 in | 1,143 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 15.871 x 10.25 in | 1,245 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 16.871 x 9.5 in | 1,233 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 17.871 x 10.25 in | 1,422 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 18.871 x 8.75 in | 1,284 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 18.871 x 11.25 in | 1,662 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 2.057 in | 52.3 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 1.8 in | 45.7 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 1.622 in | 41.2 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 1.44 in | 36.6 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 1.2 in | 30.5 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 720-page book?
A 720-page paperback is about 1.621 in (41.2 mm) thick on white paper and 1.8 in on cream — 360 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 720-page book?
360 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 720-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.