5.25 x 8 in · 15,000 words
15,000 words at 5.25 x 8 in: page count
15,000 words in a 5.25 x 8 in book is about 72 pages at 11 pt (62–84 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.162 in on white paper; full cover 10.91 x 8.25 in.
72pages at 11 pt
62–84pages, 10–12 pt
0.162 inspine, white
257words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 62 pages | 0.14 in | 77 g |
| 10.5 pt | 66 pages | 0.149 in | 81 g |
| 11 pt | 72 pages | 0.162 in | 87 g |
| 11.5 pt | 76 pages | 0.171 in | 91 g |
| 12 pt | 84 pages | 0.189 in | 99 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 62 pp | 58 pp |
| 11 pt | 72 pp | 66 pp |
| 12 pt | 84 pp | 76 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.1621 in / 4.12 mm | 10.912 x 8.25 in |
| Cream | 0.18 in / 4.57 mm | 10.93 x 8.25 in |
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