5.5 x 8.5 in Digest · 145,000 words
145,000 words at 5.5 x 8.5 in: page count
145,000 words in a 5.5 x 8.5 in book is about 586 pages at 11 pt (470–674 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 1.32 in on white paper; full cover 12.57 x 8.75 in.
586pages at 11 pt
470–674pages, 10–12 pt
1.32 inspine, white
264words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 470 pages | 1.058 in | 548 g |
| 10.5 pt | 532 pages | 1.198 in | 618 g |
| 11 pt | 586 pages | 1.32 in | 680 g |
| 11.5 pt | 628 pages | 1.414 in | 727 g |
| 12 pt | 674 pages | 1.518 in | 779 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 470 pp | 424 pp |
| 11 pt | 586 pp | 530 pp |
| 12 pt | 674 pp | 610 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.3197 in / 33.52 mm | 12.57 x 8.75 in |
| Cream | 1.465 in / 37.21 mm | 12.715 x 8.75 in |
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