5.5 x 8.5 in Digest · 30,000 words
30,000 words at 5.5 x 8.5 in: page count
30,000 words in a 5.5 x 8.5 in book is about 122 pages at 11 pt (102–138 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.275 in on white paper; full cover 11.52 x 8.75 in.
122pages at 11 pt
102–138pages, 10–12 pt
0.275 inspine, white
289words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 102 pages | 0.23 in | 131 g |
| 10.5 pt | 112 pages | 0.252 in | 142 g |
| 11 pt | 122 pages | 0.275 in | 153 g |
| 11.5 pt | 130 pages | 0.293 in | 163 g |
| 12 pt | 138 pages | 0.311 in | 172 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 102 pp | 94 pp |
| 11 pt | 122 pp | 112 pp |
| 12 pt | 138 pp | 126 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.2747 in / 6.98 mm | 11.525 x 8.75 in |
| Cream | 0.305 in / 7.75 mm | 11.555 x 8.75 in |
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