5.5 x 8.5 in Digest · 45,000 words
45,000 words at 5.5 x 8.5 in: page count
45,000 words in a 5.5 x 8.5 in book is about 180 pages at 11 pt (152–206 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.405 in on white paper; full cover 11.66 x 8.75 in.
180pages at 11 pt
152–206pages, 10–12 pt
0.405 inspine, white
281words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 152 pages | 0.342 in | 187 g |
| 10.5 pt | 166 pages | 0.374 in | 203 g |
| 11 pt | 180 pages | 0.405 in | 219 g |
| 11.5 pt | 194 pages | 0.437 in | 235 g |
| 12 pt | 206 pages | 0.464 in | 249 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 152 pp | 134 pp |
| 11 pt | 180 pp | 164 pp |
| 12 pt | 206 pp | 188 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.4054 in / 10.3 mm | 11.655 x 8.75 in |
| Cream | 0.45 in / 11.43 mm | 11.7 x 8.75 in |
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