5.5 x 8.5 in Digest · 40,000 words
40,000 words at 5.5 x 8.5 in: page count
40,000 words in a 5.5 x 8.5 in book is about 162 pages at 11 pt (132–184 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.365 in on white paper; full cover 11.61 x 8.75 in.
162pages at 11 pt
132–184pages, 10–12 pt
0.365 inspine, white
281words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 132 pages | 0.297 in | 165 g |
| 10.5 pt | 144 pages | 0.324 in | 178 g |
| 11 pt | 162 pages | 0.365 in | 199 g |
| 11.5 pt | 172 pages | 0.387 in | 210 g |
| 12 pt | 184 pages | 0.414 in | 224 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 132 pp | 120 pp |
| 11 pt | 162 pp | 144 pp |
| 12 pt | 184 pp | 168 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.3648 in / 9.27 mm | 11.615 x 8.75 in |
| Cream | 0.405 in / 10.29 mm | 11.655 x 8.75 in |
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