Guida ai modelli di copertina KDP 6x9 per tascabili
6x9 è il formato di rifilo più utilizzato per i tascabili su Amazon KDP. Funziona sia per diari e planner sia per romanzi lunghi e raccolte. Questa pagina è la tua guida dedicata alle copertine KDP 6x9 per tascabili, non solo un singolo modello da “120 pagine”.
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6x9 journal / planner (around 120 pages)
For journals, planners and logbooks, this page-count range keeps the book light and portable while the spine is thick enough for a clean one‑line title.
- Example: 120-page 6x9 paperback (White Paper)
- Trim size: 6.0 x 9.0"
- Spine width: 0.27"
- Full PDF size:12.52" × 9.25"
This bucket works well for gratitude journals, habit trackers, study logs, fitness or diet trackers, etc. Cover design can focus on the front panel and title; the spine only needs a short title plus author name.
6x9 thick novel / anthology (around 300 pages)
Once you approach or exceed 300 pages, a 6x9 paperback gains a very noticeable spine. At that point, the design challenge becomes: how do you make the spine readable and eye‑catching on a shelf without overcrowding it?
- Example: 300-page 6x9 paperback (White Paper)
- Trim size: 6.0 x 9.0"
- Spine width: 0.676"
- Full PDF size:12.926" × 9.25"
This bucket suits full‑length novels, collections, technical handbooks and study guides. Keep spine titles short, use a strong, high‑contrast typeface and leave plenty of breathing room around the folds and trim lines.
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How 6x9 paperback dimensions change with page count
The table below uses a 120-page journal and a 300-page thick novel as examples to show how spine width and total width change as you add pages. For any other page count, use the KDP calculator linked above.
| Use case | Pages | Trim size | Spine width | Full PDF size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journal / planner example | 120 | 6.0 x 9.0" | 0.27" | 12.52" × 9.25" |
| Thick novel / anthology example | 300 | 6.0 x 9.0" | 0.676" | 12.926" × 9.25" |
For example, a 120-page 6x9 KDP paperback on White Paper uses a 6" × 9" trim, a 0.27" spine and a final cover PDF size of 12.52" × 9.25" including bleed.
A thicker 300-page 6x9 paperback on White Paper has the same 6" × 9" trim, but the spine grows to 0.676" and the full PDF width becomes 12.926".
You do not need a separate static template page for every possible page count. 6x9 trim always stays 6" × 9" — only the spine width and total width change. Let the calculator handle the math, and use this guide to choose the right thickness bucket and design strategy.
How to use this 6x9 paperback size guide
Confirm Trim SizeSelect a 6" × 9" final trim size and make sure your design canvas matches the full KDP cover dimensions, including bleed.
Calculate SpineEnter the exact page count into the KDP Cover Size Calculator; even small spine changes (around 0.002" per page) affect how centered your title looks.
Design Safe ZoneKeep titles, author names and key elements at least 0.25" inside the trim line so standard 6x9 novels don't lose text on the edges.
Export Print PDFExport a 300 DPI print‑ready PDF and ensure background artwork extends fully into the bleed area to avoid white edges after trimming.