5.25 x 8 in · 10,000 words
10,000 words at 5.25 x 8 in: page count
10,000 words in a 5.25 x 8 in book is about 52 pages at 11 pt (46–60 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.117 in on white paper; full cover 10.87 x 8.25 in.
52pages at 11 pt
46–60pages, 10–12 pt
0.117 inspine, white
257words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 46 pages | 0.104 in | 60 g |
| 10.5 pt | 48 pages | 0.108 in | 62 g |
| 11 pt | 52 pages | 0.117 in | 67 g |
| 11.5 pt | 54 pages | 0.122 in | 69 g |
| 12 pt | 60 pages | 0.135 in | 75 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 46 pp | 42 pp |
| 11 pt | 52 pp | 48 pp |
| 12 pt | 60 pp | 54 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.1171 in / 2.97 mm | 10.867 x 8.25 in |
| Cream | 0.13 in / 3.3 mm | 10.88 x 8.25 in |
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