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Book Cover Size Calculator

Calculate exact cover dimensions and download a print-ready template — set your trim size, page count, paper and binding.

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Cover template & dimensions calculator

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Cover Dimensions & Template

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#DescriptionWidth (mm)Height (mm)
1Full Cover323.85234.95
2Front Cover152.40228.60
3Safe Area139.70215.90
4Bleed3.173.17
5Margin6.356.35
6Spine12.70228.60
7Spine Safe Area9.50215.90
8Spine Margin1.601.60
9Barcode Margin95.25203.20
Full cover: 323.85 × 234.95 mm
Spine: 12.70 mm
YOUR TITLE HEREAuthor NameTITLEISBN 000-0-0000000-0-0468239517323.85 mm12.70 mm152.40 mm

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Key Terms

Full Cover:Total artboard including back, spine, front, wraparound and bleed.
Bleed:Extra area beyond the trim that gets cut off — extend backgrounds into it.
Safe Area:Keep text and logos inside this zone so nothing is trimmed.
Spine:Bound edge width — depends on page count and paper thickness.
Margin:Distance from the trim edge to the safe area.
Barcode Margin:Reserved clear space on the back cover for the ISBN barcode.