KDP cover preset · Updated 2026-05-30
KDP 6×9 cover size for 120 pages
Load a real 6×9 KDP paperback preset for 120 black-and-white pages on white paper, with spine width, bleed, pixel size, and calculator entry.
Preset parameters
This is a single-task preset page, not a general article. It uses a 6 × 9 in paperback, 120 pages, black-and-white interior, white paper, 0.125 in bleed, left-to-right reading direction, and 300 PPI pixel planning.
Use it when you need a quick planning canvas before checking the final file in the official KDP calculator and Previewer.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Trim size | 6 × 9 in |
| Page count | 120 pages |
| Interior / paper | Black & white · white paper |
| Bleed | 0.125 in |
| PPI | 300 |
| Reading direction | Left to right |
Example output
Using KDP's paperback spine multiplier for black-and-white white paper, the spine is 120 × 0.002252 = 0.270 in. The full cover file includes bleed; the trim spread does not.
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Spine width | 0.270 in |
| Trim spread before bleed | 12.270 × 9 in |
| Cover file including bleed | 12.520 × 9.25 in |
| Pixel canvas at 300 PPI | 3756 × 2775 px |
Common mistakes for this setup
Do not use a front-cover-only canvas for the full paperback cover. Do not remove bleed from the final cover file. Recalculate if the final manuscript page count changes after formatting. Keep the barcode planning zone clear unless you provide your own barcode.