Book thickness
How thick is a 780-page book?
A 780-page paperback is about 1.757 in (44.6 mm) thick on white paper and 1.95 in on cream — 390 sheets of paper.
1.757 inwhite paper44.6 mm
1.95 incream paper
390sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 1.7566 in | 44.62 mm | 4.46 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 1.95 in | 49.53 mm | 4.95 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 1.7566 in | 44.62 mm | 4.46 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 1.8307 in | 46.5 mm | 4.65 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 12.007 x 8.25 in | 770 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 12.127 x 8.06 in | 761 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 12.507 x 8.25 in | 808 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 13.007 x 8.75 in | 900 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 14.007 x 9.25 in | 1,039 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 14.287 x 9.46 in | 1,088 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 15.387 x 9.86 in | 1,237 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 16.007 x 10.25 in | 1,346 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 17.007 x 9.5 in | 1,334 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 18.007 x 10.25 in | 1,538 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 19.007 x 8.75 in | 1,389 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 19.007 x 11.25 in | 1,798 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 2.229 in | 56.6 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 1.95 in | 49.5 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 1.757 in | 44.6 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 1.56 in | 39.6 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 1.3 in | 33 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 780-page book?
A 780-page paperback is about 1.757 in (44.6 mm) thick on white paper and 1.95 in on cream — 390 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 780-page book?
390 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 780-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.