8.5 x 11 in Letter · 160,000 words
160,000 words at 8.5 x 11 in: page count
160,000 words in a 8.5 x 11 in book is about 296 pages at 11 pt (254–352 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.667 in on white paper; full cover 17.92 x 11.25 in.
296pages at 11 pt
254–352pages, 10–12 pt
0.667 inspine, white
626words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 254 pages | 0.572 in | 606 g |
| 10.5 pt | 274 pages | 0.617 in | 651 g |
| 11 pt | 296 pages | 0.667 in | 701 g |
| 11.5 pt | 324 pages | 0.73 in | 764 g |
| 12 pt | 352 pages | 0.793 in | 828 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 254 pp | 226 pp |
| 11 pt | 296 pp | 266 pp |
| 12 pt | 352 pp | 316 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.6666 in / 16.93 mm | 17.917 x 11.25 in |
| Cream | 0.74 in / 18.8 mm | 17.99 x 11.25 in |
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