5 x 8 in · 20,000 words
20,000 words at 5 x 8 in: page count
20,000 words in a 5 x 8 in book is about 98 pages at 11 pt (84–114 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.221 in on white paper; full cover 10.47 x 8.25 in.
98pages at 11 pt
84–114pages, 10–12 pt
0.221 inspine, white
241words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 84 pages | 0.189 in | 94 g |
| 10.5 pt | 90 pages | 0.203 in | 100 g |
| 11 pt | 98 pages | 0.221 in | 108 g |
| 11.5 pt | 104 pages | 0.234 in | 114 g |
| 12 pt | 114 pages | 0.257 in | 124 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 84 pp | 76 pp |
| 11 pt | 98 pp | 88 pp |
| 12 pt | 114 pp | 104 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.2207 in / 5.61 mm | 10.471 x 8.25 in |
| Cream | 0.245 in / 6.22 mm | 10.495 x 8.25 in |
Want to see the cover layout? Open the 100-page 5 x 8 in cover template.