When planning your next print project with Jukebox, one of the most important factors to get right is your page count. Whether you're printing Perfect Bound Books, Saddle Stitched Books, or Coil Books, the correct page count ensures your project goes smoothly and helps avoid any production delays or confusion.

Here’s a simple breakdown to help you understand how to count your pages accurately for each type of book.

First things first — it’s important to clarify the difference between pages and sheets:

For example, a book with 10 sheets of paper has 20 pages (because each sheet has two sides, or two pages).

At Jukebox, we offer several types of binding for custom books, each with its own way of calculating page count:

Perfect Bound books are a popular choice for thicker publications such as catalogs, portfolios, or high-quality photo books. In this type of binding, the pages are glued together along the spine. Each sheet in a Perfect Bound book is printed on both sides, meaning one sheet equals two pages.

Example:
If your Perfect Bound book has 40 sheets, your total page count is 80 pages. Covers are not included in the page count unless specified as a self-cover book (where the cover uses the same paper as the interior pages).

Saddle Stitched books are ideal for thinner booklets, event programs, or company brochures. This type of book is created by folding sheets of paper in half and stapling them along the center spine. Since the sheets are folded, the page count is always in multiples of four.

The most popular size for Saddle Stitched books is 8.5" x 11". In this case, the flat sheet size before folding is 11" x 17". After folding, each flat sheet creates four pages — two on the front and two on the back.

Example:
A Saddle Stitched booklet with 7 sheets of paper will result in 28 pages (because each sheet creates four pages: two on the front and two on the back after folding).

Note: This is the most common option for calendars. For example, a 28-page calendar would contain 14 sheets of paper (each with an artwork page and a month page).

Coil-bound, or Wire-O books, are an excellent choice for projects like custom journals, notebooks, manuals, or presentations where durability and ease of use are important. This type of binding allows the book to lay flat when opened and makes flipping through pages smooth and effortless.

In Coil books, each sheet of paper has two pages — one on the front and one on the back. Since the binding is flexible, it can accommodate a wide range of page counts, making it perfect for books that require frequent use.

Example:
A custom journal with 240 pages would be made up of 120 sheets of paper, with printing on both sides of each sheet. The coil binding keeps all the pages neatly together while allowing for easy flipping and a professional finish.

Note: The covers are often made with a sturdier stock compared to the inside pages, giving the book a polished look. At Jukebox, we also offer hard covers for added durability. Contact us to learn more about this product.

If you need further help with calculating your page count or have questions about your project, feel free to reach out. We're here to ensure your project is set up correctly and ready for print.