8.5 x 11 in Letter · 145,000 words
145,000 words at 8.5 x 11 in: page count
145,000 words in a 8.5 x 11 in book is about 270 pages at 11 pt (232–320 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.608 in on white paper; full cover 17.86 x 11.25 in.
270pages at 11 pt
232–320pages, 10–12 pt
0.608 inspine, white
626words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 232 pages | 0.522 in | 556 g |
| 10.5 pt | 250 pages | 0.563 in | 597 g |
| 11 pt | 270 pages | 0.608 in | 642 g |
| 11.5 pt | 290 pages | 0.653 in | 687 g |
| 12 pt | 320 pages | 0.721 in | 755 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 232 pp | 206 pp |
| 11 pt | 270 pp | 242 pp |
| 12 pt | 320 pp | 282 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.608 in / 15.44 mm | 17.858 x 11.25 in |
| Cream | 0.675 in / 17.15 mm | 17.925 x 11.25 in |
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