5 x 8 in · 10,000 words
10,000 words at 5 x 8 in: page count
10,000 words in a 5 x 8 in book is about 54 pages at 11 pt (48–62 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.122 in on white paper; full cover 10.37 x 8.25 in.
54pages at 11 pt
48–62pages, 10–12 pt
0.122 inspine, white
241words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 48 pages | 0.108 in | 59 g |
| 10.5 pt | 50 pages | 0.113 in | 61 g |
| 11 pt | 54 pages | 0.122 in | 65 g |
| 11.5 pt | 58 pages | 0.131 in | 69 g |
| 12 pt | 62 pages | 0.14 in | 73 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 48 pp | 44 pp |
| 11 pt | 54 pp | 50 pp |
| 12 pt | 62 pp | 58 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.1216 in / 3.09 mm | 10.372 x 8.25 in |
| Cream | 0.135 in / 3.43 mm | 10.385 x 8.25 in |
Want to see the cover layout? Open the 56-page 5 x 8 in cover template.