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Book Tower
How tall would this year's books be if you stacked them? Enter the number of books and their average page count, and we'll stack them at real paper thickness next to everyday objects and your own height. Free to use, no sign-up required.
- Stack height
- 44.2 cm
- Taller than
- a bowling pin
- Next up
- 28.9 cm to a dining table · about 16 more books
How tall does a year of reading get?
Based on a typical 280-page paperback. A book a month adds up to just over 20 cm a year; a book a week clears a dining table.
| Books | Height | Taller than |
|---|---|---|
| 12 books | 22.1 cm | a smartphone |
| 24 books | 44.2 cm | a bowling pin |
| 52 books | 95.7 cm | a dining table |
| 100 books | 184 cm | a fridge |
How to use
- Enter how many books you've read this year (or ever).
- Enter the average page count. Not sure? The default of 280 pages is close to a typical paperback.
- Add your height to see what percentage of it your stack reaches. It stays in the address bar only and is never stored.
Frequently asked questions
How is book thickness calculated?
Each page counts as 0.055 mm plus 3 mm for the cover, close to common 80 gsm book paper. Hardcovers have thicker boards, so they'd be about 3 mm taller per book.
What if I don't know the average page count?
Leave the default of 280 pages. If you mostly read thick books, try 350 to 400; for slim essays, around 200.
Are the object heights exact?
A bowling pin (38.1 cm) and a basketball hoop (305 cm) are regulation sizes; the rest are rounded typical values. Treat them as a playful scale.
Is my height stored?
No. Everything is calculated in your browser. Your inputs live only in the URL so you can share the result; nothing is sent to a server.
Stack your real library
Add the books you've read to Booklog and it stacks them using each book's actual page count and trim size, ready to share as an image. The library, notes, and transcription stay free.
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