# KDP trim sizes

Source: https://kdpbook.io/kdp/trim-sizes · Updated 2026-10-15

Every KDP trim size for paperback and hardcover, drawn to scale, with page limits for each ink and paper, large-trim pricing and Expanded Distribution.

Checked against KDP Help on 2026-09-28.

## KDP trim sizes
One page per standard size, linked in the Page column below (for example https://kdpbook.io/kdp/trim-sizes/6x9), checked against KDP Help on 2026-09-28. Page ranges as published by KDP. A large trim (wider than 6.12 in or taller than 9 in) costs more to print. Hardcover sizes take 75–550 pages in black and white or premium color.

| Trim | mm | Binding | Class | Paperback pages (B&W white / B&W cream / B&W groundwood / Standard color / Premium color) | Page with bleed | Expanded Distribution | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 × 8 in | 127 × 203.2 | paperback | regular | 24–828 / 24–776 / 24–812 / 72–600 / 24–828 | 5.125 × 8.25 in | B&W white, B&W cream, B&W groundwood, Standard color | https://kdpbook.io/kdp/trim-sizes/5x8 |
| 5.06 × 7.81 in | 128.5 × 198.4 | paperback | regular | 24–828 / 24–776 / 24–812 / 72–600 / 24–828 | 5.185 × 8.06 in | B&W white, Standard color | https://kdpbook.io/kdp/trim-sizes/5-06x7-81 |
| 5.25 × 8 in | 133.4 × 203.2 | paperback | regular | 24–828 / 24–776 / 24–812 / 72–600 / 24–828 | 5.375 × 8.25 in | B&W white, B&W cream, B&W groundwood, Standard color | https://kdpbook.io/kdp/trim-sizes/5-25x8 |
| 5.5 × 8.5 in | 139.7 × 215.9 | paperback, hardcover | regular | 24–828 / 24–776 / 24–812 / 72–600 / 24–828 | 5.625 × 8.75 in | B&W white, B&W cream, B&W groundwood, Standard color, Premium color | https://kdpbook.io/kdp/trim-sizes/5-5x8-5 |
| 6 × 9 in | 152.4 × 228.6 | paperback, hardcover | regular | 24–828 / 24–776 / 24–812 / 72–600 / 24–828 | 6.125 × 9.25 in | B&W white, B&W cream, B&W groundwood, Standard color, Premium color | https://kdpbook.io/kdp/trim-sizes/6x9 |
| 6.14 × 9.21 in | 156 × 233.9 | paperback, hardcover | large | 24–828 / 24–776 / 24–812 / 72–600 / 24–828 | 6.265 × 9.46 in | B&W white, Standard color, Premium color | https://kdpbook.io/kdp/trim-sizes/6-14x9-21 |
| 6.69 × 9.61 in | 169.9 × 244.1 | paperback | large | 24–828 / 24–776 / 24–812 / 72–600 / 24–828 | 6.815 × 9.86 in | B&W white, Standard color | https://kdpbook.io/kdp/trim-sizes/6-69x9-61 |
| 7 × 10 in | 177.8 × 254 | paperback, hardcover | large | 24–828 / 24–776 / 24–812 / 72–600 / 24–828 | 7.125 × 10.25 in | B&W white, Standard color, Premium color | https://kdpbook.io/kdp/trim-sizes/7x10 |
| 7.44 × 9.69 in | 189 × 246.1 | paperback | large | 24–828 / 24–776 / 24–812 / 72–600 / 24–828 | 7.565 × 9.94 in | B&W white, Standard color | https://kdpbook.io/kdp/trim-sizes/7-44x9-69 |
| 7.5 × 9.25 in | 190.5 × 235 | paperback | large | 24–828 / 24–776 / 24–812 / 72–600 / 24–828 | 7.625 × 9.5 in | B&W white, Standard color | https://kdpbook.io/kdp/trim-sizes/7-5x9-25 |
| 8 × 10 in | 203.2 × 254 | paperback | large | 24–828 / 24–776 / 24–812 / 72–600 / 24–828 | 8.125 × 10.25 in | B&W white, Standard color, Premium color | https://kdpbook.io/kdp/trim-sizes/8x10 |
| 8.25 × 6 in (landscape) | 209.6 × 152.4 | paperback | large | 24–800 / 24–750 / 24–784 / 72–600 / 24–800 | 8.375 × 6.25 in | none | https://kdpbook.io/kdp/trim-sizes/8-25x6 |
| 8.25 × 8.25 in | 209.6 × 209.6 | paperback | large | 24–800 / 24–750 / 24–784 / 72–600 / 24–800 | 8.375 × 8.5 in | none | https://kdpbook.io/kdp/trim-sizes/8-25x8-25 |
| 8.5 × 8.5 in | 215.9 × 215.9 | paperback | large | 24–590 / 24–550 / 24–578 / 72–600 / 24–590 | 8.625 × 8.75 in | Standard color, Premium color | https://kdpbook.io/kdp/trim-sizes/8-5x8-5 |
| 8.5 × 11 in | 215.9 × 279.4 | paperback | large | 24–590 / 24–550 / 24–578 / 72–600 / 24–590 | 8.625 × 11.25 in | B&W white, Standard color, Premium color | https://kdpbook.io/kdp/trim-sizes/8-5x11 |
| 8.27 × 11.69 in (A4) | 210 × 297 | paperback | large | 24–780 / 24–730 / 24–764 / n/a / 24–590 | 8.395 × 11.94 in | none | https://kdpbook.io/kdp/trim-sizes/8-27x11-69 |
| 8.25 × 11 in | 209.6 × 279.4 | hardcover | large | hardcover only | 8.375 × 11.25 in | none | https://kdpbook.io/kdp/trim-sizes/8-25x11 |

## KDP page count limits by trim, ink and paper (checked 2026-09-26)

Usable even page counts (KDP prints an even number of pages). Details: https://kdpbook.io/kdp/trim-sizes

### Paperback

| Trim | Premium color · white paper | Standard color · white paper | Black & white · white paper | Black & white · cream paper | Black & white · groundwood paper |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5 × 8 in | 24–828 | 72–600 | 24–828 | 24–776 | 24–812 |
| 5.06 × 7.81 in | 24–828 | 72–600 | 24–828 | 24–776 | 24–812 |
| 5.25 × 8 in | 24–828 | 72–600 | 24–828 | 24–776 | 24–812 |
| 5.5 × 8.5 in | 24–828 | 72–600 | 24–828 | 24–776 | 24–812 |
| 6 × 9 in | 24–828 | 72–600 | 24–828 | 24–776 | 24–812 |
| 6.14 × 9.21 in | 24–828 | 72–600 | 24–828 | 24–776 | 24–812 |
| 6.69 × 9.61 in | 24–828 | 72–600 | 24–828 | 24–776 | 24–812 |
| 7 × 10 in | 24–828 | 72–600 | 24–828 | 24–776 | 24–812 |
| 7.44 × 9.69 in | 24–828 | 72–600 | 24–828 | 24–776 | 24–812 |
| 7.5 × 9.25 in | 24–828 | 72–600 | 24–828 | 24–776 | 24–812 |
| 8 × 10 in | 24–828 | 72–600 | 24–828 | 24–776 | 24–812 |
| 8.25 × 6 in (landscape) | 24–800 | 72–600 | 24–800 | 24–750 | 24–784 |
| 8.25 × 8.25 in | 24–800 | 72–600 | 24–800 | 24–750 | 24–784 |
| 8.5 × 8.5 in | 24–590 | 72–590 | 24–590 | 24–550 | 24–578 |
| 8.5 × 11 in | 24–590 | 72–590 | 24–590 | 24–550 | 24–578 |
| 8.27 × 11.69 in (A4) | 24–590 | not offered | 24–780 | 24–730 | 24–764 |

### Hardcover (Premium color · white paper, Black & white · white paper, Black & white · cream paper)

| Trim | Premium color · white paper | Standard color · white paper | Black & white · white paper | Black & white · cream paper | Black & white · groundwood paper |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5.5 × 8.5 in | 76–550 | not offered | 76–550 | 76–550 | not offered |
| 6 × 9 in | 76–550 | not offered | 76–550 | 76–550 | not offered |
| 6.14 × 9.21 in | 76–550 | not offered | 76–550 | 76–550 | not offered |
| 7 × 10 in | 76–550 | not offered | 76–550 | 76–550 | not offered |
| 8.25 × 11 in | 76–550 | not offered | 76–550 | 76–550 | not offered |