Book thickness
How thick is a 828-page book?
A 828-page paperback is about 1.865 in (47.4 mm) thick on white paper and 2.07 in on cream — 414 sheets of paper.
1.865 inwhite paper47.4 mm
2.07 incream paper
414sheets (leaves)
Spine width by paper
| Paper | Inches | Millimetres | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| White paper, black ink | 1.8647 in | 47.36 mm | 4.74 cm |
| Cream paper, black ink | 2.07 in | 52.58 mm | 5.26 cm |
| Standard color (white) | 1.8647 in | 47.36 mm | 4.74 cm |
| Premium color (white) | 1.9433 in | 49.36 mm | 4.94 cm |
Full cover size by trim
| Trim | Full cover incl. bleed (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 12.115 x 8.25 in | 817 g |
| 5.06 x 7.81 in | 12.235 x 8.06 in | 807 g |
| 5.25 x 8 in | 12.615 x 8.25 in | 857 g |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 13.115 x 8.75 in | 954 g |
| 6 x 9 in | 14.115 x 9.25 in | 1,102 g |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 14.395 x 9.46 in | 1,154 g |
| 6.69 x 9.61 in | 15.495 x 9.86 in | 1,312 g |
| 7 x 10 in | 16.115 x 10.25 in | 1,428 g |
| 7.5 x 9.25 in | 17.115 x 9.5 in | 1,415 g |
| 8 x 10 in | 18.115 x 10.25 in | 1,631 g |
| 8.5 x 8.5 in | 19.115 x 8.75 in | 1,473 g |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 19.115 x 11.25 in | 1,906 g |
Offset papers by PPI
| PPI | Typical stock | Spine | Spine (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 PPI | Bulky / heavy stock (~70 lb text) | 2.366 in | 60.1 mm |
| 400 PPI | Cream book paper (~55 lb) | 2.07 in | 52.6 mm |
| 444 PPI | White book paper (~50 lb) | 1.865 in | 47.4 mm |
| 500 PPI | Lightweight text (~45 lb) | 1.656 in | 42.1 mm |
| 600 PPI | Thin text (~40 lb) | 1.38 in | 35.1 mm |
Other page counts
Frequently asked questions
How thick is a 828-page book?
A 828-page paperback is about 1.865 in (47.4 mm) thick on white paper and 2.07 in on cream — 414 sheets of paper.
How many sheets of paper are in a 828-page book?
414 leaves — each sheet carries two pages, one on each side.
Can a 828-page book have text on the spine?
Yes.