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5.83 x 8.27 (A5) Lulu paperback cover size
Exact full-wrap cover dimensions for a 5.83 × 8.27 in Lulu paperback, including 0.125 in bleed, with a spine sized to your page count.
5.83 x 8.27 Lulu paperback cover dimensions by page count
| Pages | Any paper: cover (in) | Any paper: pixels | Spine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 12.042 × 8.520 | 3613 × 2556 | 0.132 in |
| 50 | 12.083 × 8.520 | 3625 × 2556 | 0.173 in |
| 76 | 12.141 × 8.520 | 3643 × 2556 | 0.231 in |
| 80 | 12.150 × 8.520 | 3646 × 2556 | 0.240 in |
| 100 | 12.195 × 8.520 | 3659 × 2556 | 0.285 in |
| 150 | 12.308 × 8.520 | 3693 × 2556 | 0.398 in |
| 200 | 12.420 × 8.520 | 3727 × 2556 | 0.510 in |
| 250 | 12.533 × 8.520 | 3760 × 2556 | 0.623 in |
| 300 | 12.646 × 8.520 | 3794 × 2556 | 0.736 in |
| 350 | 12.758 × 8.520 | 3828 × 2556 | 0.848 in |
| 400 | 12.871 × 8.520 | 3862 × 2556 | 0.961 in |
| 450 | 12.984 × 8.520 | 3896 × 2556 | 1.074 in |
| 500 | 13.096 × 8.520 | 3929 × 2556 | 1.186 in |
| 550 | 13.209 × 8.520 | 3963 × 2556 | 1.299 in |
| 600 | 13.321 × 8.520 | 3997 × 2556 | 1.411 in |
| 700 | 13.547 × 8.520 | 4064 × 2556 | 1.637 in |
| 800 | 13.772 × 8.520 | 4132 × 2556 | 1.862 in |
Lulu allows 32–800 pages for this format, and spine text from 81 pages. Pixel sizes are at 300 DPI, rounded up.
About the 5.83 x 8.27 trim
Commonly used for: A5 editions for UK, European and international readers, and journals.
Interior page size: set your manuscript to 5.830 × 8.270 in without bleed, or 6.080 × 8.520 in if images run to the edge of the page. Margins depend on page count; get yours from the Lulu margin calculator.
Paper: Lulu publishes one spine formula for standard paperbacks, so the cover size depends only on page count.
5.83 x 8.27 on other formats
Other Lulu paperback trim sizes
Specs last checked against Lulu's published specs in September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a 5.83 x 8.27 Lulu paperback cover?
It depends on page count. A 5.83 x 8.27 in Lulu paperback with 200 pages needs a full cover of 12.420 × 8.520 in (3727 × 2556 px at 300 DPI). The height is always 8.520 in.
How much bleed does a Lulu 5.83 x 8.27 cover need?
0.125 in on every outside edge. Keep text at least 0.5 in inside the trim line. Lulu recommends this 0.5 in safety margin on all covers.
Can I put text on the spine?
Lulu allows spine text from 81 pages. Leave some space between the text and each spine edge, because the fold can shift slightly in production.