6x9 Hardcover KDP Cover Template
Hardcover books require different bleed margins than paperbacks. This template is specifically calculated for 6x9 Hardcover bindings.
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| Trim Size | 6.0x 9.0" |
| Spine Width | 0.459"(11.66mm) |
| Hinge (Gutter) | 0.394" |
| Wrap (Fold) | 0.591" |
| Page Count | 120 |
| Total Width | 14.034" |
| Total Height | 10.417" |
*Calculated for Amazon KDP Standard White Paper
Why use a 6x9 Journal Template?
Creating a professional Journal at 6x9 with 120 pages on White Paper is all about balance. The 0.459" spine is thick enough for clean title text while still keeping the book light and portable. This template locks in the exact trim, bleed and spine width so your journal-style projects pass KDP review without guesswork.
Spine Text for 120 Pages
ADVICE: Since your book has 120 pages, the spine width is 0.459 inches, which is wide enough for text. Amazon allows spine text for books with 79+ pages. We recommend using a font size of 10pt-12pt and centering it carefully within the guides provided in this template.
Best use cases for this 6x9 layout
This 6x9 format is widely used for journals, planners and low-content interiors, giving readers a familiar, professional feel in hand.
How to design your 120-page Book Cover (3-Step Guide)
This 6x9 hardcover template includes hinge and wrap allowances. Use this 3-step guide to keep your jacket design aligned to the boards while text stays sharp at smaller sizes.
Step 1: Understand the hardcover guides
Download the 6x9 hardcover template. The guides show the spine, hinge and wrap so you can see exactly where to keep text away from board edges.
- Bleed and wrap: the outermost guides show where the jacket wraps around the boards.
- Live zone: keep titles and blurbs inside the inner safe area so they stay on the flat faces of the cover.
- Barcode block: reserve the bottom-right for the barcode only.
Set Up Your Design Project
Set your document to 14.034" (width) by 10.417" (height) using inches. This matches the full 6x9 hardcover jacket, including hinge and wrap. Keep any spine title centred within the 0.459" spine guides and avoid putting small text near the outer wrap edges.
Overlay and Export
Add the hardcover PNG guide on top of your design and dim it. Keep titles and blurbs inside the main live area, away from the hinge and outer wrap. Hide the guide before exporting a 300 dpi PDF with bleed and embedded fonts so the jacket prints cleanly on KDP.
FAQ for 6x9 Hardcover Covers
The spine width for this 120-page 6x9 journal on White Paper is 0.459". This is enough room for a clean spine title without making the book feel bulky.
Because 6x9 balances portability with writing comfort. It is large enough for legible lines and spacious layouts, but small enough to carry in a backpack or tote bag. KDP's marketplace is full of successful 6x9 journals and planners for exactly this reason.
Yes. A 120-page 6x9 journal works well for themed prompts, 3–6 month planners or focused logbooks. If you want a full year of undated pages, you may prefer a thicker interior.
You can, but you should recalculate the spine. Cream paper is thicker than white paper, so using the wrong template can cause slight misalignment in your spine text and wrap.