5 x 8 in · 25,000 words
25,000 words at 5 x 8 in: page count
25,000 words in a 5 x 8 in book is about 120 pages at 11 pt (104–142 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.27 in on white paper; full cover 10.52 x 8.25 in.
120pages at 11 pt
104–142pages, 10–12 pt
0.27 inspine, white
241words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 104 pages | 0.234 in | 114 g |
| 10.5 pt | 110 pages | 0.248 in | 120 g |
| 11 pt | 120 pages | 0.27 in | 129 g |
| 11.5 pt | 130 pages | 0.293 in | 139 g |
| 12 pt | 142 pages | 0.32 in | 151 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 104 pp | 94 pp |
| 11 pt | 120 pp | 110 pp |
| 12 pt | 142 pp | 130 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.2702 in / 6.86 mm | 10.52 x 8.25 in |
| Cream | 0.3 in / 7.62 mm | 10.55 x 8.25 in |
Want to see the cover layout? Open the 120-page 5 x 8 in cover template.