KDP cover preset · Updated 2026-05-30
KDP 8.5×11 workbook cover size for 120 pages
Load an 8.5×11 KDP paperback workbook preset for 120 standard-color pages, with the large-trim page range and full cover canvas.
Preset parameters
This preset is for an 8.5 × 11 in paperback workbook with 120 standard-color pages, 0.125 in bleed, left-to-right reading direction, and 300 PPI pixel planning.
Because 8.5 × 11 is a large trim size, use the calculator's page-count warning rather than assuming the same maximum as a 6 × 9 paperback.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Trim size | 8.5 × 11 in |
| Page count | 120 pages |
| Interior / paper | Standard color · white paper |
| Bleed | 0.125 in |
| PPI | 300 |
| Reading direction | Left to right |
Example output
Standard color paperback interiors use the 0.002252 in per page spine multiplier. For 120 pages, the spine is 0.270 in.
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Spine width | 0.270 in |
| Trim spread before bleed | 17.270 × 11 in |
| Cover file including bleed | 17.520 × 11.25 in |
| Pixel canvas at 300 PPI | 5256 × 3375 px |
Common mistakes for this setup
Do not use a front-cover-only 8.5 × 11 canvas for the full cover spread. Keep back-cover worksheet previews, logos, and decorative frames out of the barcode planning zone. Check that the page count remains inside the standard-color paperback range.