5 x 8 in · 40,000 words
40,000 words at 5 x 8 in: page count
40,000 words in a 5 x 8 in book is about 192 pages at 11 pt (162–226 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.432 in on white paper; full cover 10.68 x 8.25 in.
192pages at 11 pt
162–226pages, 10–12 pt
0.432 inspine, white
233words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 162 pages | 0.365 in | 170 g |
| 10.5 pt | 174 pages | 0.392 in | 182 g |
| 11 pt | 192 pages | 0.432 in | 199 g |
| 11.5 pt | 204 pages | 0.459 in | 211 g |
| 12 pt | 226 pages | 0.509 in | 232 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 162 pp | 144 pp |
| 11 pt | 192 pp | 174 pp |
| 12 pt | 226 pp | 206 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.4324 in / 10.98 mm | 10.682 x 8.25 in |
| Cream | 0.48 in / 12.19 mm | 10.73 x 8.25 in |
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