5" × 8" Paperback Cover Dimensions: 290 Pages, B&W Cream
PDF Width
10.9750"
790.20 pt
PDF Height
8.2500"
594.00 pt
Spine Width
0.7250"
52.20 pt
How These Dimensions Are Calculated
spine_width = 290 pages × 0.002500" = 0.7250"
pdf_width = (2 × 5") + 0.7250" + 0.25" = 10.9750"
pdf_height = 8" + 0.25" = 8.2500"
pdf_width = (2 × 5") + 0.7250" + 0.25" = 10.9750"
pdf_height = 8" + 0.25" = 8.2500"
The 0.25" added to both width and height accounts for 0.125" bleed on each side. Your cover image must extend into this bleed area to avoid white edges after trimming.
Cover Layout (Left to Right)
[0.125" bleed] [Back Cover 5"] [Spine 0.7250"] [Front Cover 5"] [0.125" bleed]
Key Specifications
- Trim size: 5" × 8"
- Page count: 290 pages
- Paper type: Black & White on Cream Paper
- Bleed: 0.125" on all outer edges
- Safe margin: 0.25" inside trim line
- Spine text: Allowed (290 ≥ 79 pages)
- Barcode reserve: 2" × 1.2" on back cover
- Resolution: 300 DPI, RGB color space
Dimensions in Multiple Units
| Measurement | Inches | Points (pt) | Millimeters | Pixels (300 DPI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDF Width | 10.9750" | 790.20 | 278.76 mm | 3293 px |
| PDF Height | 8.2500" | 594.00 | 209.55 mm | 2475 px |
| Spine Width | 0.7250" | 52.20 | 18.41 mm | 218 px |
A 150–299-page novel at compact trim size with cream paper produces spines between roughly 0.38" and 0.75". The extra spine depth from cream stock often makes books feel more substantial on a shelf, which can be worth the small increase in overall PDF width. Literary fiction, historical fiction, and memoir commonly print at these specs. Note that the total PDF width increases by approximately 0.05"–0.07" versus the same book on white paper — update your cover template if you switch paper types after designing the initial layout.