5.5 x 8.5 in Digest · 20,000 words
20,000 words at 5.5 x 8.5 in: page count
20,000 words in a 5.5 x 8.5 in book is about 84 pages at 11 pt (70–94 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.189 in on white paper; full cover 11.44 x 8.75 in.
84pages at 11 pt
70–94pages, 10–12 pt
0.189 inspine, white
289words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 70 pages | 0.158 in | 94 g |
| 10.5 pt | 76 pages | 0.171 in | 101 g |
| 11 pt | 84 pages | 0.189 in | 110 g |
| 11.5 pt | 90 pages | 0.203 in | 117 g |
| 12 pt | 94 pages | 0.212 in | 122 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 70 pp | 64 pp |
| 11 pt | 84 pp | 76 pp |
| 12 pt | 94 pp | 86 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.1892 in / 4.8 mm | 11.439 x 8.75 in |
| Cream | 0.21 in / 5.33 mm | 11.46 x 8.75 in |
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