5.5 x 8.5 in Digest · 115,000 words
115,000 words at 5.5 x 8.5 in: page count
115,000 words in a 5.5 x 8.5 in book is about 454 pages at 11 pt (376–536 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 1.022 in on white paper; full cover 12.27 x 8.75 in.
454pages at 11 pt
376–536pages, 10–12 pt
1.022 inspine, white
273words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 376 pages | 0.847 in | 442 g |
| 10.5 pt | 412 pages | 0.928 in | 482 g |
| 11 pt | 454 pages | 1.022 in | 530 g |
| 11.5 pt | 486 pages | 1.094 in | 566 g |
| 12 pt | 536 pages | 1.207 in | 623 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 376 pp | 340 pp |
| 11 pt | 454 pp | 410 pp |
| 12 pt | 536 pp | 472 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.0224 in / 25.97 mm | 12.272 x 8.75 in |
| Cream | 1.135 in / 28.83 mm | 12.385 x 8.75 in |
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