5.5 x 8.5 in Digest · 130,000 words
130,000 words at 5.5 x 8.5 in: page count
130,000 words in a 5.5 x 8.5 in book is about 526 pages at 11 pt (422–604 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 1.185 in on white paper; full cover 12.43 x 8.75 in.
526pages at 11 pt
422–604pages, 10–12 pt
1.185 inspine, white
264words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 422 pages | 0.95 in | 494 g |
| 10.5 pt | 464 pages | 1.045 in | 541 g |
| 11 pt | 526 pages | 1.185 in | 612 g |
| 11.5 pt | 564 pages | 1.27 in | 655 g |
| 12 pt | 604 pages | 1.36 in | 700 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 422 pp | 382 pp |
| 11 pt | 526 pp | 462 pp |
| 12 pt | 604 pp | 548 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.1846 in / 30.09 mm | 12.435 x 8.75 in |
| Cream | 1.315 in / 33.4 mm | 12.565 x 8.75 in |
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