5 x 8 in · 15,000 words
15,000 words at 5 x 8 in: page count
15,000 words in a 5 x 8 in book is about 76 pages at 11 pt (66–88 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.171 in on white paper; full cover 10.42 x 8.25 in.
76pages at 11 pt
66–88pages, 10–12 pt
0.171 inspine, white
241words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 66 pages | 0.149 in | 77 g |
| 10.5 pt | 70 pages | 0.158 in | 81 g |
| 11 pt | 76 pages | 0.171 in | 87 g |
| 11.5 pt | 80 pages | 0.18 in | 91 g |
| 12 pt | 88 pages | 0.198 in | 98 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 66 pp | 60 pp |
| 11 pt | 76 pp | 70 pp |
| 12 pt | 88 pp | 82 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.1712 in / 4.35 mm | 10.421 x 8.25 in |
| Cream | 0.19 in / 4.83 mm | 10.44 x 8.25 in |
Want to see the cover layout? Open the 72-page 5 x 8 in cover template.