8.5 x 11 in Letter · 10,000 words
10,000 words at 8.5 x 11 in: page count
10,000 words in a 8.5 x 11 in book is about 28 pages at 11 pt (26–32 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.063 in on white paper; full cover 17.31 x 11.25 in.
28pages at 11 pt
26–32pages, 10–12 pt
0.063 inspine, white
637words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 26 pages | 0.059 in | 89 g |
| 10.5 pt | 28 pages | 0.063 in | 94 g |
| 11 pt | 28 pages | 0.063 in | 94 g |
| 11.5 pt | 30 pages | 0.068 in | 98 g |
| 12 pt | 32 pages | 0.072 in | 103 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 26 pp | 24 pp |
| 11 pt | 28 pp | 26 pp |
| 12 pt | 32 pp | 30 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.0631 in / 1.6 mm | 17.313 x 11.25 in |
| Cream | 0.07 in / 1.78 mm | 17.32 x 11.25 in |
Want to see the cover layout? Open the 24-page 8.5 x 11 in cover template.