KDP Cover Calculator

Canva setup

KDP Cover Size Calculator for Canva

Use the calculated full cover width and height as your Canva custom document size for a paperback wrap cover.

Use the toolRead requirements

Use the calculator result as a guide before official KDP verification.

Verified formula assumptions: 2026-07-08

Calculate the paperback wrap

Enter the production settings KDP uses. The output updates the cover size, spine width, SVG guide, and checker target in the browser.

Full width0.000 in
Full height0.000 in
Spine0.000 in

Layout measurements

    Estimates only. Verify the final file with Amazon KDP's official cover calculator and previewer before upload.

    Check an existing cover size

    Enter the document size from Canva, Acrobat, or another design tool. Differences within 0.01 inch are treated as close.

    Canva custom size workflow

    Calculate the KDP cover size, then create a Canva design with that full width and height in inches. Arrange the left side as back cover, the center as spine, and the right side as front cover.

    If you already designed only the front cover, create a new full-wrap document instead of stretching the front design across the whole file.

    Canva export caution

    Export settings, compression, and PDF options can affect upload quality. Review the exported file size and verify in KDP Previewer.

    Example trim and paper references

    PresetUse case
    5 x 8 inCompact fiction and nonfiction paperbacks.
    5.5 x 8.5 inCommon memoir, fiction, and trade paperback size.
    6 x 9 inPopular trade paperback and low-content book size.
    7 x 10 inWorkbooks, manuals, and larger nonfiction.

    FAQ

    Should I make a separate front cover in Canva?

    For paperback upload, KDP needs a full wrap cover. A front-cover-only design is useful as source artwork but not the final cover file.

    What unit should I use?

    Use inches for the easiest match with KDP cover dimensions.