5.5 x 8.5 in Digest · 25,000 words
25,000 words at 5.5 x 8.5 in: page count
25,000 words in a 5.5 x 8.5 in book is about 104 pages at 11 pt (88–118 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.234 in on white paper; full cover 11.48 x 8.75 in.
104pages at 11 pt
88–118pages, 10–12 pt
0.234 inspine, white
289words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 88 pages | 0.198 in | 115 g |
| 10.5 pt | 96 pages | 0.216 in | 124 g |
| 11 pt | 104 pages | 0.234 in | 133 g |
| 11.5 pt | 110 pages | 0.248 in | 140 g |
| 12 pt | 118 pages | 0.266 in | 149 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 88 pp | 80 pp |
| 11 pt | 104 pp | 94 pp |
| 12 pt | 118 pp | 108 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.2342 in / 5.95 mm | 11.484 x 8.75 in |
| Cream | 0.26 in / 6.6 mm | 11.51 x 8.75 in |
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