Weve created this handy tool which uses the thickness of paper to accurately calculate the correct. Offering incredible uniformity, thanks to its surface, it is ideal for projects that call for clarity, detail, and. Cover weight paper is sometimes called cardstockits thicker, stiffer, and feels more like a cardstock. Paper thickness printing solutions for marketing success. If you need help deciding what paper type to print on check out our guide, or get in touch if you have any questions. Hardback book covers the diagram below will help to identify the separate components of a hardback book cover. Paper weight gsm 50g, 55g, 60g, 65g, 70g, 75g, 80g, 85g, 90g, 95g, 100g, 105g. Paper conversion and paper weight star print brokers. If your page count is under 100 pages, you shouldnt add spine text. Additional postage will be required for paper that does not meet. Choose your paper type and the number of pages your book will include and our easy to use spine calculator will work out the size your spine needs to be.
In the paper industry, paper thickness is also expressed in points a single point is. Questions and answers software programs 101 color 101 zipping files 101 paper thickness and sizes envelope size chart folding styles book binding glossary of terms. Paper is available for purchase in a variety of sizes, finishes, colors, thickness or caliper and weights. Call 844 6031777 tollfree, or 425 6031777 in the seattle area. Standard book sizes, dimension, and specifications blurb. Softback book spine thickness calculator hardback book. Due to high usage of 100 lb paper, price of this paper is lower than many quality papers within the family of glossy coated papers. How thick do i make the spine on my perfect bound book. To convert decimalinch values into points, divide the average caliper by. Paper weight, paper size, coated paper, matte paper. Use the following equation to calculate the length of the cover sheet. Popular for brochures, flyers, posters and sales sheets. Spine bulk calculator figure out spine width based on your.
Accurate spine width is needed for setting up your books cover. Us pounds 500 sheets metric gramssq meter 500 sheets caliper. Book spine calculator book thickness calculator what. The dimensions from the spine calculator include a 18. The difference is there is either a gloss or silk finish to the paper which is a nice option for colorful works like childrens books. Premium coated sheets infused with the very best ingredients and backed by sappis traditional quality assurance guarantee. Mccoy has a proprietary silk finish for the ultimate tactile experience and for an exceptional print experience as well. Printing paper types descriptions for commercial printing. Blazer digital gloss, 100 pound 100lb text paper, 148 gsm 12x18 inch, 12 by 18 inch white color, 92 brightness, 500 sheets. Cost of publishing a book book selfpublishing services. Caliper is expressed in thousandths or hundred thousandths of an inch.
It has specific details on the paper used for many types of books at lulu, but can report on any book when given enough information. Gsm is a consistent number for papers, running smaller to larger regardless of paper basis weight. As you add text to your cover, make sure it exactly matches the book details e. Find great deals on 100 gloss text paper paper, including discounts on the ilford galerie prestige smooth gloss inkjet paper, 310 gsm, 8. Book spine calculator book thickness calculator what is a book. Learn about the book spine and how to calculate the thickness of a book. These are typical question we get asked all the time. The high gloss paper is similar to school book text enamel used in yearbook printing. To use the weight conversion tool, please select a type of paper from the pull down menu, then enter a value in pounds and hit calculate. The spine width of a paperback perfect bound book is dependent on three things. Calipers measure a papers thickness in points or mils, with each point representing 1 of an inch. Us to international paper weights equivalent weights. How do i calculate spine thickness for perfect bound book. Use this tool to calculate the precise dimensions of your covers spine.
Black and white ink appears crisp and colors explode with vibrancy. Keep the type and elements that you dont want trimmed off at least 38. Calculate easily with this onlinetool the weight of paper and printproducts, flyers, letters, stationary etc. Use the book spine calculator to figure out the spine width. The thickness of the paper, expressed in pages per inch ppi. The basis size of cover papers is 20 x 26 to determine equivalent thickness, use the chart below to convert between paper types. Use the form below to calculate the spine width and weight of your books.
This form calculates the width of the spine of a paperback book based on paper basis weight, page count, and allowance for. These sizes are only guidelines to approximate sizing, and should not be used in order to design an actual book or magazine. It is coated on both sides with aqueous coating and is often used for catalogs and door hangers. This paper type can only be used for one of the spiral binding choices, such. Heres a quick list of paper weights including grammage gsm. Tedious fiddling with your calculator will becomme irritants of the past. This makes it very similar to the 80gsm a4 paper that is most common in the uk and the rest of europe 24lb and 28lb bond stock is very similar to the 90gsm and 110gsm paper often used by lawyers and accountants in the uk for formal correspondance. Most common stock used for brochures and flyer printing. Paper help guide, understanding the differences in paper weights. As a general rule, the thicker the caliper, the heavier the sheet. The book sizes and dimensions listed on this page and throughout most of our site are rounded measurements.
Futura laser has been called the best choice in its class. This page displays the approximate weight and thickness of a book, given its specs. What type of paper should you choose for your book. Standard office paper in the usa is 20lb bond letter size, which is equivalent to 75gsm paper. Please provide feedback by weighing or measuring your actual book, and let me. Spine calculator for perfect bound books flexpress. Coated offset book us basis weight size 25 x 38 style.
To be approved to ship via usps, your paper must be at least 3. Simply put your book specifications into our easy to use book spine thickness calculator on the right and find out the final width of your hardback or softback book spine. Somerset web its made stronger with more bulk and fewer splices, which is just one of the reasons its ideal for highvolume printing. Color copy gloss pure white card stock 8 12 x 11 in 100.
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Verso products are manufactured to basis weight, not to caliper standards. For projects where caliper is critical, please contact your verso representative for more information on a specific product. What is the difference between 80 lb and 100 lb paper. This is a stock with no extra coating applied, a cover stock with. Caliper and ppi are approximations only, except for 7 pt and 9 pt minimums for postal applications. This stock is coated with a glossy finish, making photographs and other images look beautiful. Use our handy spine bulk calculator to calculate the width of your books spine for your cover graphics. Your options may be adjusted based on color selection. This stock is finely coated with a nongloss finish. Your cover stock paper is more comparible to a thick cardstock, while your gloss book stock papers are comparible to a magazine paper. If you look at any book you will notice that the cover is always thicker than the block the block is the inside section of a book, the story that is typically the 100 lbs text. With a 100% acrylic formula that covers well and lasts, a100 exterior latex paint is a proven performer that meets your expectations and your need to keep an eye on the bottom line.
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