5 x 8 in · 120,000 words
120,000 words at 5 x 8 in: page count
120,000 words in a 5 x 8 in book is about 584 pages at 11 pt (476–696 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 1.315 in on white paper; full cover 11.57 x 8.25 in.
584pages at 11 pt
476–696pages, 10–12 pt
1.315 inspine, white
218words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 476 pages | 1.072 in | 475 g |
| 10.5 pt | 528 pages | 1.189 in | 525 g |
| 11 pt | 584 pages | 1.315 in | 580 g |
| 11.5 pt | 628 pages | 1.414 in | 622 g |
| 12 pt | 696 pages | 1.567 in | 688 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 476 pp | 430 pp |
| 11 pt | 584 pp | 530 pp |
| 12 pt | 696 pp | 632 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.3152 in / 33.41 mm | 11.565 x 8.25 in |
| Cream | 1.46 in / 37.08 mm | 11.71 x 8.25 in |
Want to see the cover layout? Open the 580-page 5 x 8 in cover template.