5.25 x 8 in · 40,000 words
40,000 words at 5.25 x 8 in: page count
40,000 words in a 5.25 x 8 in book is about 180 pages at 11 pt (154–214 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.405 in on white paper; full cover 11.16 x 8.25 in.
180pages at 11 pt
154–214pages, 10–12 pt
0.405 inspine, white
249words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 154 pages | 0.347 in | 170 g |
| 10.5 pt | 164 pages | 0.369 in | 181 g |
| 11 pt | 180 pages | 0.405 in | 197 g |
| 11.5 pt | 194 pages | 0.437 in | 211 g |
| 12 pt | 214 pages | 0.482 in | 232 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 154 pp | 136 pp |
| 11 pt | 180 pp | 164 pp |
| 12 pt | 214 pp | 194 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.4054 in / 10.3 mm | 11.155 x 8.25 in |
| Cream | 0.45 in / 11.43 mm | 11.2 x 8.25 in |
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