8.5 x 11 in Letter · 50,000 words
50,000 words at 8.5 x 11 in: page count
50,000 words in a 8.5 x 11 in book is about 100 pages at 11 pt (88–116 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.225 in on white paper; full cover 17.48 x 11.25 in.
100pages at 11 pt
88–116pages, 10–12 pt
0.225 inspine, white
637words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 88 pages | 0.198 in | 230 g |
| 10.5 pt | 94 pages | 0.212 in | 243 g |
| 11 pt | 100 pages | 0.225 in | 257 g |
| 11.5 pt | 108 pages | 0.243 in | 275 g |
| 12 pt | 116 pages | 0.261 in | 293 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 88 pp | 78 pp |
| 11 pt | 100 pp | 90 pp |
| 12 pt | 116 pp | 104 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.2252 in / 5.72 mm | 17.475 x 11.25 in |
| Cream | 0.25 in / 6.35 mm | 17.5 x 11.25 in |
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