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Calculate exact spine width, cover dimensions, gutter margins, and bleed for Lulu perfect bound, hardcover, dust jacket, and coil-bound books.

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Lulu Book Calculator

1. Binding Type

2. Measurement Unit

3. Trim Size

4. Page Count

pages

24800

5. Paper Stock

Uses 460 PPI paper instead of standard 444 PPI — affects spine width calculation.

6. Ink & Paper Options

Standard Black & White60# Uncoated White or Cream paper. Ideal for text-only novels and memoirs.

Premium Black & White60# Uncoated White or Cream paper. Crisp contrast for books with simple line art.

Standard Color80# Coated White paper. Best for image-heavy books where high detail matters.

Premium Color80# Coated White paper. Maximum vibrancy for photo books and full-bleed art.

Select binding, trim size, and page count, then calculate to see interior bleed/margin specs and cover dimensions.

Official Lulu Publishing Documentation & Guidelines

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