5 x 8 in · 35,000 words
35,000 words at 5 x 8 in: page count
35,000 words in a 5 x 8 in book is about 168 pages at 11 pt (140–200 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.378 in on white paper; full cover 10.63 x 8.25 in.
168pages at 11 pt
140–200pages, 10–12 pt
0.378 inspine, white
233words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 140 pages | 0.315 in | 149 g |
| 10.5 pt | 154 pages | 0.347 in | 162 g |
| 11 pt | 168 pages | 0.378 in | 176 g |
| 11.5 pt | 180 pages | 0.405 in | 188 g |
| 12 pt | 200 pages | 0.45 in | 207 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 140 pp | 128 pp |
| 11 pt | 168 pp | 154 pp |
| 12 pt | 200 pp | 182 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.3783 in / 9.61 mm | 10.628 x 8.25 in |
| Cream | 0.42 in / 10.67 mm | 10.67 x 8.25 in |
Want to see the cover layout? Open the 170-page 5 x 8 in cover template.