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KDP Paperback Cover Size Calculator
Work out the full cover size, spine width and bleed for an Amazon KDP paperback and download a guide template.
Runs on your deviceHow to use
- Choose the trim size, or enter a custom size.
- Enter the page count and paper type.
- Read the full cover size and download the guide template.
Good to know
Spine width = page count × paper thickness (white 0.002252 in, cream 0.0025 in, premium color 0.002347 in). Bleed is 0.125 in on every edge.
This follows KDP’s published paperback formula. Check the final size in KDP’s own cover calculator before you upload.
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Questions
How is spine width calculated?
Page count times paper thickness: 0.002252 in per page for white paper, 0.0025 in for cream and 0.002347 in for premium color.
Can I put text on a thin spine?
KDP allows spine text only on books with more than 79 pages.
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