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What Size Is Best For Your Book?

Books come in all shapes and sizes but there are some more popular choices. Here we look at the standard UK book sizes and what fits best for different book types. Most books can be bound on the long edge (portrait) or the short edge (landscape). 

When you use our calculator to get a quote you can select a standard size or put in your own measurements if you are looking for something a little different. 

We have created a handy 'actual size' chart you can use to see what each size looks like in 'real life'. Download it below

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Standard Book Sizes

Standard Book Sizes Image
A4
297mm x 210mm
Ideal for workbooks, reference guides and training manuals.
 
A5
210mm x 148mm
Perfect for poetry books and autobiographies.
 
Novel
127mm x 203mm
Great size for most novels.
 
Royal
234mm x 156mm
An ideal size for a larger (special edition) novel or family history book.
 
Slim Volume
180mm x 120mm
Good for pocket guides.
 
A6
148mm x 105mm
Works great for 'little books of poems' or illustration books.
 
Square
Large 250mm x 250mm
Medium 210mm x 210mm
Small 148mm x 148mm
A popular option for cookbooks, photography, or children's books.