5.25 x 8 in · 50,000 words
50,000 words at 5.25 x 8 in: page count
50,000 words in a 5.25 x 8 in book is about 222 pages at 11 pt (188–264 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.5 in on white paper; full cover 11.25 x 8.25 in.
222pages at 11 pt
188–264pages, 10–12 pt
0.5 inspine, white
249words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 188 pages | 0.423 in | 205 g |
| 10.5 pt | 202 pages | 0.455 in | 219 g |
| 11 pt | 222 pages | 0.5 in | 240 g |
| 11.5 pt | 238 pages | 0.536 in | 256 g |
| 12 pt | 264 pages | 0.595 in | 283 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 188 pp | 172 pp |
| 11 pt | 222 pp | 202 pp |
| 12 pt | 264 pp | 240 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.4999 in / 12.7 mm | 11.25 x 8.25 in |
| Cream | 0.555 in / 14.1 mm | 11.305 x 8.25 in |
Want to see the cover layout? Open the 220-page 5.25 x 8 in cover template.