Spine width calculator

The spine calculations are for most people a confusing element. We have made a guideline tool for you to easily calculate the spine based on the paperweight, paper type, and cover type.

Get the formula to calculate the spine width here: How to calculate spine width

Calculator

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Select paperweight, paper type, cover type and page count, then click 'Calculate'.

Paperweight

60 gsm 75 gsm 80 gsm 90 gsm 100 gsm 120 gsm 130 gsm 150 gsm 170 gsm 190 gsm 200 gsm 250 gsm 300 gsm 400 gsm

Paper type

MCG - Machine Coated Gloss MCS - Machine Coated Silk ECB - Ensocoat Graphic Board OFF - Offset

Cover type

Case Wrap - Hardcover - 3 mm cardboard (default) Case Wrap - Hardcover - 2 mm cardboard Perfect Binding - Softcover

Page count

Result

__ mm / __ inch

Disclaimer

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This spine width calculation uses average bulk values. The characteristics of the paper used by different print partners may vary.

Case Wrap books mostly use pre-cut cardboard in the spine. The cardboard is therefore in a number of fixed sizes. These sizes may vary between print partners.