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KDP Cover Size Calculator

Calculate Amazon KDP paperback and hardcover cover size from trim size, page count, paper type, bleed, and DPI.

Last checked: 2026-05-03

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Enter trim size, page count, paper type, bleed, and DPI to calculate KDP cover width, cover height, spine width, and pixel dimensions.

Source confidence: Calculated Last checked: 2026-05-03 Source: KDP Cover Calculator and Templates Found a spec change? Send correction.

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KDP Cover Size Calculator

Calculate print cover dimensions for Amazon KDP before creating cover artwork.

Binding Paper type Trim width in Trim height in Page count Bleed per side in DPI

Formula cover width = bleed + back cover + spine + front cover + bleed

Example	Input	Result
6x9 paperback, 300 pages	6 x 9 in, white paper	12.93 x 9.25 in before rounding
Spine width	300 x 0.002252 in	0.68 in

JavaScript is required for live calculations and local image export. The formula and examples above remain available so you can use the values in another editor.

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Use KDP Cover Size Calculator in your sizing workflow

Calculate print cover dimensions for Amazon KDP before creating cover artwork.

InputTrim, pages and paper

OutputKDP cover size

Best beforeCanvas setup or export

StateBrowser-based calculation

Use this calculator after the interior manuscript is final. KDP cover width depends on front cover width, back cover width, spine width, and bleed.

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Sources and references

Calculator formulas follow KDP paperback cover guidance. Always compare the result with KDP downloadable templates for the exact publishing configuration.

KDP Cover Calculator and Templates
Official KDP calculator and downloadable print cover templates.
KDP Paperback Submission Guidelines
Official KDP paperback cover formulas for bleed, cover width, cover height, safe area, and spine measurements.
KDP eBook cover image requirements
Official KDP eBook cover image quality guidance.

Last checked: 2026-05-03