Book thickness
How thick is a 800-page book?
A 800-page paperback is about 1.802 in (45.8 mm) thick on white paper and 2 in on cream — 400 sheets of paper.
1.802 inwhite paper45.8 mm
2 incream paper
400sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 1.8016 in | 45.76 mm | 4.58 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 2 in | 50.8 mm | 5.08 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 1.8016 in | 45.76 mm | 4.58 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 1.8776 in | 47.69 mm | 4.77 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 12.052 x 8.25 in | 789 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 12.172 x 8.06 in | 780 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 12.552 x 8.25 in | 829 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 13.052 x 8.75 in | 922 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 14.052 x 9.25 in | 1,065 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 14.332 x 9.46 in | 1,115 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 15.432 x 9.86 in | 1,268 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 16.052 x 10.25 in | 1,380 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 17.052 x 9.5 in | 1,368 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 18.052 x 10.25 in | 1,577 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 19.052 x 8.75 in | 1,424 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 19.052 x 11.25 in | 1,843 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 2.286 in | 58.1 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 2 in | 50.8 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 1.802 in | 45.8 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 1.6 in | 40.6 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 1.333 in | 33.9 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 800-page book?
A 800-page paperback is about 1.802 in (45.8 mm) thick on white paper and 2 in on cream — 400 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 800-page book?
400 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 800-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.