5.5 x 8.5 in Digest · 50,000 words
50,000 words at 5.5 x 8.5 in: page count
50,000 words in a 5.5 x 8.5 in book is about 200 pages at 11 pt (166–228 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.45 in on white paper; full cover 11.7 x 8.75 in.
200pages at 11 pt
166–228pages, 10–12 pt
0.45 inspine, white
281words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 166 pages | 0.374 in | 203 g |
| 10.5 pt | 182 pages | 0.41 in | 221 g |
| 11 pt | 200 pages | 0.45 in | 242 g |
| 11.5 pt | 214 pages | 0.482 in | 258 g |
| 12 pt | 228 pages | 0.513 in | 274 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 166 pp | 148 pp |
| 11 pt | 200 pp | 182 pp |
| 12 pt | 228 pp | 206 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.4504 in / 11.44 mm | 11.7 x 8.75 in |
| Cream | 0.5 in / 12.7 mm | 11.75 x 8.75 in |
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