5 x 8 in · 30,000 words
30,000 words at 5 x 8 in: page count
30,000 words in a 5 x 8 in book is about 142 pages at 11 pt (122–174 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.32 in on white paper; full cover 10.57 x 8.25 in.
142pages at 11 pt
122–174pages, 10–12 pt
0.32 inspine, white
241words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 122 pages | 0.275 in | 131 g |
| 10.5 pt | 130 pages | 0.293 in | 139 g |
| 11 pt | 142 pages | 0.32 in | 151 g |
| 11.5 pt | 158 pages | 0.356 in | 166 g |
| 12 pt | 174 pages | 0.392 in | 182 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 122 pp | 110 pp |
| 11 pt | 142 pp | 130 pp |
| 12 pt | 174 pp | 158 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.3198 in / 8.12 mm | 10.57 x 8.25 in |
| Cream | 0.355 in / 9.02 mm | 10.605 x 8.25 in |
Want to see the cover layout? Open the 140-page 5 x 8 in cover template.