8.5 x 11 in Letter · 15,000 words
15,000 words at 8.5 x 11 in: page count
15,000 words in a 8.5 x 11 in book is about 36 pages at 11 pt (34–42 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.081 in on white paper; full cover 17.33 x 11.25 in.
36pages at 11 pt
34–42pages, 10–12 pt
0.081 inspine, white
637words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 34 pages | 0.077 in | 107 g |
| 10.5 pt | 34 pages | 0.077 in | 107 g |
| 11 pt | 36 pages | 0.081 in | 112 g |
| 11.5 pt | 40 pages | 0.09 in | 121 g |
| 12 pt | 42 pages | 0.095 in | 125 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 34 pp | 30 pp |
| 11 pt | 36 pp | 34 pp |
| 12 pt | 42 pp | 38 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.0811 in / 2.06 mm | 17.331 x 11.25 in |
| Cream | 0.09 in / 2.29 mm | 17.34 x 11.25 in |
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