5.5 x 8.5 in Digest · 35,000 words
35,000 words at 5.5 x 8.5 in: page count
35,000 words in a 5.5 x 8.5 in book is about 140 pages at 11 pt (118–164 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.315 in on white paper; full cover 11.57 x 8.75 in.
140pages at 11 pt
118–164pages, 10–12 pt
0.315 inspine, white
289words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 118 pages | 0.266 in | 149 g |
| 10.5 pt | 128 pages | 0.288 in | 160 g |
| 11 pt | 140 pages | 0.315 in | 174 g |
| 11.5 pt | 154 pages | 0.347 in | 190 g |
| 12 pt | 164 pages | 0.369 in | 201 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 118 pp | 106 pp |
| 11 pt | 140 pp | 128 pp |
| 12 pt | 164 pp | 144 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.3153 in / 8.01 mm | 11.565 x 8.75 in |
| Cream | 0.35 in / 8.89 mm | 11.6 x 8.75 in |
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