6 x 9 in US Trade · 40,000 words
40,000 words at 6 x 9 in: page count
40,000 words in a 6 x 9 in book is about 140 pages at 11 pt (120–166 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.315 in on white paper; full cover 12.57 x 9.25 in.
140pages at 11 pt
120–166pages, 10–12 pt
0.315 inspine, white
333words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 120 pages | 0.27 in | 175 g |
| 10.5 pt | 132 pages | 0.297 in | 190 g |
| 11 pt | 140 pages | 0.315 in | 201 g |
| 11.5 pt | 156 pages | 0.351 in | 222 g |
| 12 pt | 166 pages | 0.374 in | 235 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 120 pp | 110 pp |
| 11 pt | 140 pp | 128 pp |
| 12 pt | 166 pp | 152 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.3153 in / 8.01 mm | 12.565 x 9.25 in |
| Cream | 0.35 in / 8.89 mm | 12.6 x 9.25 in |
Want to see the cover layout? Open the 140-page 6 x 9 in cover template.