5.25 x 8 in · 55,000 words
55,000 words at 5.25 x 8 in: page count
55,000 words in a 5.25 x 8 in book is about 244 pages at 11 pt (206–288 pages from 10 to 12 pt). Spine ≈ 0.549 in on white paper; full cover 11.3 x 8.25 in.
244pages at 11 pt
206–288pages, 10–12 pt
0.549 inspine, white
249words per page
Page count by font size (fiction)
| Body size | Pages | Spine (white) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 206 pages | 0.464 in | 223 g |
| 10.5 pt | 222 pages | 0.5 in | 240 g |
| 11 pt | 244 pages | 0.549 in | 262 g |
| 11.5 pt | 262 pages | 0.59 in | 281 g |
| 12 pt | 288 pages | 0.649 in | 307 g |
Fiction vs nonfiction
| Body size | Fiction | Nonfiction |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pt | 206 pp | 186 pp |
| 11 pt | 244 pp | 220 pp |
| 12 pt | 288 pp | 262 pp |
Cover dimensions at 11 pt
| Paper | Spine | Full cover incl. bleed |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.5495 in / 13.96 mm | 11.299 x 8.25 in |
| Cream | 0.61 in / 15.49 mm | 11.36 x 8.25 in |
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