5.5 x 8.5 in Digest · 15,000 words
15,000 words at 5.5 x 8.5 in: page count
15,000 words in a 5.5 x 8.5 in book is about 66 pages at 11 pt (56–74 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.149 in on white paper; full cover 11.4 x 8.75 in.
66pages at 11 pt
56–74pages, 10–12 pt
0.149 inspine, white
289words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 56 pages | 0.126 in | 79 g |
| 10.5 pt | 60 pages | 0.135 in | 83 g |
| 11 pt | 66 pages | 0.149 in | 90 g |
| 11.5 pt | 70 pages | 0.158 in | 94 g |
| 12 pt | 74 pages | 0.167 in | 99 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 56 pp | 52 pp |
| 11 pt | 66 pp | 60 pp |
| 12 pt | 74 pp | 68 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.1486 in / 3.78 mm | 11.399 x 8.75 in |
| Cream | 0.165 in / 4.19 mm | 11.415 x 8.75 in |
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