5 x 8 (Novella) Lulu paperback cover size
Exact full-wrap cover dimensions for a 5 × 8 in Lulu paperback, including 0.125 in bleed, with a spine sized to your page count.
5 x 8 Lulu paperback cover dimensions by page count
| Pages | Any paper: cover (in) | Any paper: pixels | Spine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 10.382 × 8.250 | 3115 × 2475 | 0.132 in |
| 50 | 10.423 × 8.250 | 3127 × 2475 | 0.173 in |
| 76 | 10.481 × 8.250 | 3145 × 2475 | 0.231 in |
| 80 | 10.490 × 8.250 | 3148 × 2475 | 0.240 in |
| 100 | 10.535 × 8.250 | 3161 × 2475 | 0.285 in |
| 150 | 10.648 × 8.250 | 3195 × 2475 | 0.398 in |
| 200 | 10.760 × 8.250 | 3229 × 2475 | 0.510 in |
| 250 | 10.873 × 8.250 | 3262 × 2475 | 0.623 in |
| 300 | 10.986 × 8.250 | 3296 × 2475 | 0.736 in |
| 350 | 11.098 × 8.250 | 3330 × 2475 | 0.848 in |
| 400 | 11.211 × 8.250 | 3364 × 2475 | 0.961 in |
| 450 | 11.324 × 8.250 | 3398 × 2475 | 1.074 in |
| 500 | 11.436 × 8.250 | 3431 × 2475 | 1.186 in |
| 550 | 11.549 × 8.250 | 3465 × 2475 | 1.299 in |
| 600 | 11.661 × 8.250 | 3499 × 2475 | 1.411 in |
| 700 | 11.887 × 8.250 | 3566 × 2475 | 1.637 in |
| 800 | 12.112 × 8.250 | 3634 × 2475 | 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.
5 x 8 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 x 8 Lulu paperback cover?
It depends on page count. A 5 x 8 in Lulu paperback with 200 pages needs a full cover of 10.760 × 8.250 in (3229 × 2475 px at 300 DPI). The height is always 8.250 in.
How much bleed does a Lulu 5 x 8 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.