Pages to words
How many words is a 600-page book?
A 600-page book holds about 170,000 words at 6 x 9 in (11 pt), and between 103,000 and 377,000 words depending on trim size and type.
170,000words at 6 x 9 in
11 h 54 minto read
1.35 inspine (white)
Words in a 600-page book by trim size
| Trim | 10 pt | 11 pt | 12 pt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 147,000 | 123,000 | 103,000 |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 180,000 | 148,000 | 129,000 |
| 6 x 9 in | 202,000 | 170,000 | 145,000 |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 218,000 | 180,000 | 153,000 |
| 7 x 10 in | 279,000 | 234,000 | 196,000 |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 377,000 | 321,000 | 273,000 |
Fiction with chapter openings and front/back matter; dense nonfiction holds about 10% more.
Which books are this long?
This is outside the usual range for full-length genre fiction.