5.5 x 8.5 in Digest · 10,000 words
10,000 words at 5.5 x 8.5 in: page count
10,000 words in a 5.5 x 8.5 in book is about 48 pages at 11 pt (40–52 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.108 in on white paper; full cover 11.36 x 8.75 in.
48pages at 11 pt
40–52pages, 10–12 pt
0.108 inspine, white
289words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 40 pages | 0.09 in | 60 g |
| 10.5 pt | 44 pages | 0.099 in | 65 g |
| 11 pt | 48 pages | 0.108 in | 70 g |
| 11.5 pt | 50 pages | 0.113 in | 72 g |
| 12 pt | 52 pages | 0.117 in | 74 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 40 pp | 38 pp |
| 11 pt | 48 pp | 44 pp |
| 12 pt | 52 pp | 48 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.1081 in / 2.75 mm | 11.358 x 8.75 in |
| Cream | 0.12 in / 3.05 mm | 11.37 x 8.75 in |
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