5 x 8 in · 140,000 words
140,000 words at 5 x 8 in: page count
140,000 words in a 5 x 8 in book is about 680 pages at 11 pt (572–840 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 1.531 in on white paper; full cover 11.78 x 8.25 in.
680pages at 11 pt
572–840pages, 10–12 pt
1.531 inspine, white
218words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 572 pages | 1.288 in | 568 g |
| 10.5 pt | 614 pages | 1.383 in | 609 g |
| 11 pt | 680 pages | 1.531 in | 673 g |
| 11.5 pt | 756 pages | 1.703 in | 747 g |
| 12 pt | 840 pages | 1.892 in | 828 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 572 pp | 500 pp |
| 11 pt | 680 pp | 616 pp |
| 12 pt | 840 pp | 760 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.5314 in / 38.9 mm | 11.781 x 8.25 in |
| Cream | 1.7 in / 43.18 mm | 11.95 x 8.25 in |
Want to see the cover layout? Open the 680-page 5 x 8 in cover template.