5.5 x 8.5 in Digest · 140,000 words
140,000 words at 5.5 x 8.5 in: page count
140,000 words in a 5.5 x 8.5 in book is about 566 pages at 11 pt (454–650 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 1.275 in on white paper; full cover 12.52 x 8.75 in.
566pages at 11 pt
454–650pages, 10–12 pt
1.275 inspine, white
264words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 454 pages | 1.022 in | 530 g |
| 10.5 pt | 500 pages | 1.126 in | 582 g |
| 11 pt | 566 pages | 1.275 in | 657 g |
| 11.5 pt | 608 pages | 1.369 in | 705 g |
| 12 pt | 650 pages | 1.464 in | 752 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 454 pp | 410 pp |
| 11 pt | 566 pp | 498 pp |
| 12 pt | 650 pp | 588 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.2746 in / 32.38 mm | 12.525 x 8.75 in |
| Cream | 1.415 in / 35.94 mm | 12.665 x 8.75 in |
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