5.5 x 8.5 in Digest · 150,000 words
150,000 words at 5.5 x 8.5 in: page count
150,000 words in a 5.5 x 8.5 in book is about 606 pages at 11 pt (486–696 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 1.365 in on white paper; full cover 12.61 x 8.75 in.
606pages at 11 pt
486–696pages, 10–12 pt
1.365 inspine, white
264words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 486 pages | 1.094 in | 566 g |
| 10.5 pt | 550 pages | 1.239 in | 639 g |
| 11 pt | 606 pages | 1.365 in | 702 g |
| 11.5 pt | 650 pages | 1.464 in | 752 g |
| 12 pt | 696 pages | 1.567 in | 804 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 486 pp | 438 pp |
| 11 pt | 606 pp | 548 pp |
| 12 pt | 696 pp | 630 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.3647 in / 34.66 mm | 12.615 x 8.75 in |
| Cream | 1.515 in / 38.48 mm | 12.765 x 8.75 in |
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