5.25 x 8 in · 30,000 words
30,000 words at 5.25 x 8 in: page count
30,000 words in a 5.25 x 8 in book is about 136 pages at 11 pt (116–164 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.306 in on white paper; full cover 11.06 x 8.25 in.
136pages at 11 pt
116–164pages, 10–12 pt
0.306 inspine, white
257words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 116 pages | 0.261 in | 132 g |
| 10.5 pt | 124 pages | 0.279 in | 140 g |
| 11 pt | 136 pages | 0.306 in | 152 g |
| 11.5 pt | 144 pages | 0.324 in | 160 g |
| 12 pt | 164 pages | 0.369 in | 181 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 116 pp | 106 pp |
| 11 pt | 136 pp | 124 pp |
| 12 pt | 164 pp | 144 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.3063 in / 7.78 mm | 11.056 x 8.25 in |
| Cream | 0.34 in / 8.64 mm | 11.09 x 8.25 in |
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