8.5 x 11 in Letter · 30,000 words
30,000 words at 8.5 x 11 in: page count
30,000 words in a 8.5 x 11 in book is about 66 pages at 11 pt (58–74 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.149 in on white paper; full cover 17.4 x 11.25 in.
66pages at 11 pt
58–74pages, 10–12 pt
0.149 inspine, white
637words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 58 pages | 0.131 in | 162 g |
| 10.5 pt | 62 pages | 0.14 in | 171 g |
| 11 pt | 66 pages | 0.149 in | 180 g |
| 11.5 pt | 70 pages | 0.158 in | 189 g |
| 12 pt | 74 pages | 0.167 in | 198 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 58 pp | 52 pp |
| 11 pt | 66 pp | 60 pp |
| 12 pt | 74 pp | 68 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.1486 in / 3.78 mm | 17.399 x 11.25 in |
| Cream | 0.165 in / 4.19 mm | 17.415 x 11.25 in |
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