8.5 x 11 in Letter · 20,000 words
20,000 words at 8.5 x 11 in: page count
20,000 words in a 8.5 x 11 in book is about 46 pages at 11 pt (40–52 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.104 in on white paper; full cover 17.35 x 11.25 in.
46pages at 11 pt
40–52pages, 10–12 pt
0.104 inspine, white
637words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 40 pages | 0.09 in | 121 g |
| 10.5 pt | 44 pages | 0.099 in | 130 g |
| 11 pt | 46 pages | 0.104 in | 134 g |
| 11.5 pt | 48 pages | 0.108 in | 139 g |
| 12 pt | 52 pages | 0.117 in | 148 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 40 pp | 38 pp |
| 11 pt | 46 pp | 42 pp |
| 12 pt | 52 pp | 48 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.1036 in / 2.63 mm | 17.354 x 11.25 in |
| Cream | 0.115 in / 2.92 mm | 17.365 x 11.25 in |
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