5.5 x 8.5 in Digest · 160,000 words
160,000 words at 5.5 x 8.5 in: page count
160,000 words in a 5.5 x 8.5 in book is about 646 pages at 11 pt (532–764 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 1.455 in on white paper; full cover 12.7 x 8.75 in.
646pages at 11 pt
532–764pages, 10–12 pt
1.455 inspine, white
264words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 532 pages | 1.198 in | 618 g |
| 10.5 pt | 586 pages | 1.32 in | 680 g |
| 11 pt | 646 pages | 1.455 in | 748 g |
| 11.5 pt | 692 pages | 1.558 in | 800 g |
| 12 pt | 764 pages | 1.721 in | 882 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 532 pp | 466 pp |
| 11 pt | 646 pp | 584 pp |
| 12 pt | 764 pp | 672 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.4548 in / 36.95 mm | 12.705 x 8.75 in |
| Cream | 1.615 in / 41.02 mm | 12.865 x 8.75 in |
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