5 x 8 in · 125,000 words
125,000 words at 5 x 8 in: page count
125,000 words in a 5 x 8 in book is about 608 pages at 11 pt (496–752 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 1.369 in on white paper; full cover 11.62 x 8.25 in.
608pages at 11 pt
496–752pages, 10–12 pt
1.369 inspine, white
218words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 496 pages | 1.117 in | 494 g |
| 10.5 pt | 550 pages | 1.239 in | 547 g |
| 11 pt | 608 pages | 1.369 in | 603 g |
| 11.5 pt | 654 pages | 1.473 in | 648 g |
| 12 pt | 752 pages | 1.694 in | 743 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 496 pp | 448 pp |
| 11 pt | 608 pp | 550 pp |
| 12 pt | 752 pp | 658 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.3692 in / 34.78 mm | 11.619 x 8.25 in |
| Cream | 1.52 in / 38.61 mm | 11.77 x 8.25 in |
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