5 x 8 in · 50,000 words
50,000 words at 5 x 8 in: page count
50,000 words in a 5 x 8 in book is about 236 pages at 11 pt (200–280 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.531 in on white paper; full cover 10.78 x 8.25 in.
236pages at 11 pt
200–280pages, 10–12 pt
0.531 inspine, white
233words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 200 pages | 0.45 in | 207 g |
| 10.5 pt | 214 pages | 0.482 in | 221 g |
| 11 pt | 236 pages | 0.531 in | 242 g |
| 11.5 pt | 252 pages | 0.568 in | 258 g |
| 12 pt | 280 pages | 0.631 in | 285 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 200 pp | 182 pp |
| 11 pt | 236 pp | 214 pp |
| 12 pt | 280 pp | 254 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.5315 in / 13.5 mm | 10.781 x 8.25 in |
| Cream | 0.59 in / 14.99 mm | 10.84 x 8.25 in |
Want to see the cover layout? Open the 240-page 5 x 8 in cover template.