8.5 x 11 in Letter · 150,000 words
150,000 words at 8.5 x 11 in: page count
150,000 words in a 8.5 x 11 in book is about 278 pages at 11 pt (240–330 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.626 in on white paper; full cover 17.88 x 11.25 in.
278pages at 11 pt
240–330pages, 10–12 pt
0.626 inspine, white
626words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 240 pages | 0.54 in | 574 g |
| 10.5 pt | 258 pages | 0.581 in | 615 g |
| 11 pt | 278 pages | 0.626 in | 660 g |
| 11.5 pt | 300 pages | 0.676 in | 710 g |
| 12 pt | 330 pages | 0.743 in | 778 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 240 pp | 214 pp |
| 11 pt | 278 pp | 250 pp |
| 12 pt | 330 pp | 292 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.6261 in / 15.9 mm | 17.876 x 11.25 in |
| Cream | 0.695 in / 17.65 mm | 17.945 x 11.25 in |
Want to see the cover layout? Open the 280-page 8.5 x 11 in cover template.