Pages to words
How many words is a 700-page book?
A 700-page book holds about 200,000 words at 6 x 9 in (11 pt), and between 120,000 and 399,000 words depending on trim size and type.
200,000words at 6 x 9 in
14 hto read
1.58 inspine (white)
Words in a 700-page book by trim size
| Trim | 10 pt | 11 pt | 12 pt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 172,000 | 144,000 | 120,000 |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in | 212,000 | 173,000 | 151,000 |
| 6 x 9 in | 236,000 | 200,000 | 170,000 |
| 6.14 x 9.21 in | 255,000 | 212,000 | 180,000 |
| 7 x 10 in | 327,000 | 274,000 | 230,000 |
| 8.5 x 11 in | 399,000 | 376,000 | 320,000 |
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.