8.5 x 11 in Letter · 40,000 words
40,000 words at 8.5 x 11 in: page count
40,000 words in a 8.5 x 11 in book is about 82 pages at 11 pt (72–94 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.185 in on white paper; full cover 17.43 x 11.25 in.
82pages at 11 pt
72–94pages, 10–12 pt
0.185 inspine, white
637words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 72 pages | 0.162 in | 193 g |
| 10.5 pt | 78 pages | 0.176 in | 207 g |
| 11 pt | 82 pages | 0.185 in | 216 g |
| 11.5 pt | 88 pages | 0.198 in | 230 g |
| 12 pt | 94 pages | 0.212 in | 243 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 72 pp | 66 pp |
| 11 pt | 82 pp | 74 pp |
| 12 pt | 94 pp | 86 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.1847 in / 4.69 mm | 17.435 x 11.25 in |
| Cream | 0.205 in / 5.21 mm | 17.455 x 11.25 in |
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